Guillermo Paiva's late goal saves Junior from defeat in Colombia

Junior de Barranquilla secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Once Caldas, with Paraguayan striker Guillermo Paiva scoring a late equalizer in the 88th minute. This result, achieved in their return to the Colombian League after a suspension caused by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake on August 10, marks Junior's first point of the season. The team had previously lost its opening two Clausura matches.

Once Caldas had taken the lead in the 79th minute through veteran forward Dayro Moreno. However, Paiva's goal in the closing stages prevented a third consecutive defeat for Junior. The draw means Junior remains with games in hand against Deportivo Pereira and Boyacá Chicó, which were postponed due to the league's suspension.

The league's return was overshadowed by violent incidents at Bogotá's El Campín stadium during the Independiente Santa Fe vs. América de Cali match, which ended 0-0. The game was halted in the 33rd minute when fan altercations spilled from the stands onto the field, forcing players and officials to retreat. Police eventually regained control, but 17 people were affected. The incident will be reviewed by the District Football Commission for appropriate sanctions.

Other results from the matchday included Atlético Nacional's 2-1 victory over Fortaleza, Cúcuta Deportivo's 1-0 win against Independiente Medellín, Águilas Doradas' 1-1 draw with Millonarios, Jaguares' 1-0 triumph over Boyacá Chicó, and goalless draws between Tolima and Atlético Bucaramanga, and Deportivo Cali and Internacional de Bogotá. Deportivo Pasto lost 1-0 to Llaneros.