CEENYOUNG F.C B 2 vs 2 Nova F.C

On 21 June 2026, CEENYOUNG F.C B hosted Nova F.C at Base Aérea Liberador in a league encounter that kicked off at 4:40pm. The match ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw after 90 minutes of intense football under the watchful eye of referee Jefferson Estelli. Both sides shared the spoils in a contest marked by early drama, the tactical adjustments made by the manager that led to the final result, and late drama.

CEENYOUNG F.C B lined up in a 4-2-1-3 formation, deploying Alexander Yovera in goal. The defensive line consisted of Jesus Cadrasco at right back, José Maurin and Josue Rodríguez as central defenders, and Juan Villalobos on the left. In midfield, Alexander Rojas and Mitchell Torrijo operated as the two holding central midfielders, providing balance and cover. Ahead of them, José Medina took up the attacking midfield role, tasked with linking play and creating chances. The forward line featured Gabriel Umbria on the right, Yeremith Araujo leading the line as striker, and Edgar Briceño on the left. The substitutes available were Jesús Pinto, Moises Cataldi, and Roiner Rodríguez.

The match began with a significant setback for CEENYOUNG F.C B when Jesus Cadrasco was shown a red card in the 5th minute for a bad tackle, reducing the hosts to ten men early on. This numerical disadvantage was swiftly punished as Nova F.C capitalised on a direct free-kick just two minutes later, taking the lead in the 7th minute. Despite being a man down, CEENYOUNG’s defensive resilience was evident when Josue Rodríguez blocked a clear chance in the 17th minute, preventing further damage.

CEENYOUNG’s attacking threat emerged around the 20th minute when Gabriel Umbria attempted a shot, signalling the team’s intent to fight back. However, the visitors doubled their advantage in the 31st minute, leaving CEENYOUNG trailing 2-0. The hosts’ frustration showed when Gabriel Umbria received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 30th minute, adding to the tension on the pitch.

As the first half progressed, Alexander Rojas provided a key pass in the 37th minute that set the stage for Gabriel Umbria to pull one back for CEENYOUNG in the 40th minute, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The half concluded with CEENYOUNG showing signs of resilience despite their early setback.

The second half saw CEENYOUNG continuing to press, but Alexander Rojas was cautioned with a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 50th minute. Shortly after, a tactical change was made with Jesús Pinto replacing Mitchell Torrijo to inject fresh energy into midfield. Edgar Briceño demonstrated defensive commitment by making a crucial intervention in the 57th minute.

Injury forced another substitution in the 60th minute as Moises Cataldi came on for Juan Villalobos, while a tactical switch followed five minutes later with Roiner Rodríguez replacing striker Yeremith Araujo. These changes aimed to bolster CEENYOUNG’s attacking options and midfield control.

Gabriel Umbria continued to influence the game, delivering a key pass in the 71st minute that kept the pressure on Nova F.C. Roiner Rodríguez also made an attempt on goal in the 76th minute, supported by José Medina’s key pass a minute later. José Maurin contributed an attempt of his own in the 80th minute, showing CEENYOUNG’s determination to find an equaliser.

The climax came deep into injury time when Edgar Briceño scored a spectacular goal from outside the box in the 95th minute, expertly finishing with his right foot following a short pass from substitute Jesús Pinto. This late strike secured a dramatic 2-2 draw for CEENYOUNG F.C B, capping off a match full of twists and turns.

Edgar Briceño’s all-round performance, including his crucial goal and defensive work, earned him the player of the match accolade. Despite being a man down for almost the entire match, CEENYOUNG F.C B showed great character to salvage a point against a strong Nova F.C side at Base Aérea Liberador.