This Thursday, the Blue team faced a tough defeat at home against Cardenales, losing 2-1 in matchday 6 of Group B in the Primera División. Santa Fe took control early with a 2-0 lead, thanks to two expertly executed goals. Hugo Rodallega opened the scoring just one minute into the match, followed by Ewil Murillo who doubled the advantage in the 8th minute.
Millonarios, despite their efforts to turn the game around, could only manage one goal. Radamel Falcao sparked hope for the Blues with a beautifully struck free kick that found the upper left corner of Andrés Mosquera Marmolejo’s goal in the 58th minute of the second half.
The statistics show that Millonarios dominated the match in terms of attempts, firing 19 shots in total. However, only 7 of those tested the goalkeeper, while 11 went off target, showcasing their inability to convert chances into goals.
Hugo Rodallega was undoubtedly the star of the match, delivering an impressive performance that included a goal and 3 shots on target. Santiago Mosquera also shone for Santa Fe, demonstrating his top form throughout the game.
Millonarios’ head coach, David González, set up his team in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Álvaro Montero in goal, supported by a defensive line of Helibelton Palacios, Andrés Llinás, Jorge Arias, and Danovis Banguero. The midfield comprised Nicolás Árevalo, Stiven Vega, Néiser Villarreal, Daniel Ruiz, and Jader Valencia, while Radamel Falcao led the attack.
On the other side, Santa Fe, managed by Jorge Bava, opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Andrés Mosquera protecting the goal. The defensive unit included Elvis Perlaza, Emanuel Olivera, Víctor Moreno, and Christian Mafla, while the midfield trio consisted of Yilmar Velásquez, Daniel Torres, and Ewil Murillo. In the forward positions were Santiago Mosquera, Hugo Rodallega, and Omar Fernández.
The referee overseeing the match at El Campín was Andrés Rojas Noguera.
Millonarios Substitutions
100’ 2T – Helibelton Palacios was replaced by Sergio Mosquera, and Hugo Rodallega was substituted for Lucas Ríos.
20’ 1T – Daniel Ruiz went off for Kevin Palacios.
45’ 2T – Néiser Villarreal was replaced by Santiago Giordana, and Elvis Perlaza by Jhon Meléndez.
59’ 2T – Jader Valencia made way for Jhon Córdoba.
70’ 2T – Stiven Vega was substituted for Dewar Victoria.
Millonarios Yellow Cards
32’ 1T Radamel Falcao (Unsporting behavior toward the referee), 15’ 2T Santiago Giordana (Unsporting behavior), 43’ 2T Jorge Arias (Unsporting behavior).
Santa Fe Substitutions
55’ 2T – Ewil Murillo was taken off for Edwar López, and Santiago Mosquera for Jhojan Torres.
74’ 2T – Omar Fernández was replaced by Jeison Angulo.
86’ 2T – Yilmar Velásquez was substituted for David Ramírez.
Santa Fe Yellow Cards
30’ 1T Ewil Murillo (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 39’ 1T Elvis Perlaza (Unsporting behavior), 47’ 1T Daniel Torres (Time-wasting), 4’ 2T Víctor Moreno (Unsporting behavior), 42’ 2T Andrés Mosquera (Time-wasting), 44’ 2T Jhojan Torres (Unsporting behavior), 48’ 2T Jorge Bava (Unsporting behavior).