In a match held at El Campín, Santa Fe struggled to maintain control and ultimately fell to Llaneros FC with a scoreline of 3-1. The visitors took the lead in the 28th minute thanks to a header from Francisco Meza. However, Santa Fe managed to equalize just before halftime, scoring in the 42nd minute.
Despite this momentary comeback, Llaneros FC showcased their determination, pulling ahead rapidly in the second half with goals from Luis Miranda in the 47th minute and Carlos Cortés in the 69th minute, sealing their victory.
Santa Fe displayed a dominant offensive effort, registering 20 shots throughout the match, of which 12 were on target, but they were unable to find the back of the net again. In contrast, Llaneros capitalized on their chances effectively.
Francisco Meza stood out as the man of the match, contributing both defensively and offensively with a goal and four interventions to clear the ball from danger. Luis Miranda also had an impressive outing, scoring a goal and attempting two shots.
Santa Fe’s coach, Francisco López, set his team in a 4-5-1 formation with Weimar Asprilla as the goalkeeper, backed by Elvis Perlaza, Emanuel Olivera, Iván Scarpeta, and Christian Mafla in defense. Ewil Murillo, Daniel Torres, Santiago Mosquera, Alexis Zapata, and Omar Fernández occupied the midfield, with Hugo Rodallega leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Llaneros FC, under the guidance of José Luis García, adopted the same tactical setup: a 4-5-1 formation. Miguel Ortega was in goal, shielded by Anderson Mojica, Jan Carlos Ángulo, Francisco Meza, and Jhojan Escobar in defense. Eyder Restrepo, Marlon Sierra, Julian Ángulo, Bryan Urueña, and Luis Miranda made up the midfield, with Carlos Cortés as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by referee Luis Delgado Hurtado.
Looking ahead, Santa Fe will face Independiente Medellín in their next match, while Llaneros FC will host Once Caldas.
As a result of this match, Santa Fe sits in eighth place in the league with 20 points, while Llaneros FC occupies seventh place with 22 points.
Substitutions for Santa Fe
67’ 2T – Ewil Murillo was substituted by Yairo Moreno
77’ 2T – Omar Fernández was substituted by Ángelo Rodríguez
Yellow Card for Santa Fe:
50’ 2T – Jhojan Torres (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Llaneros FC
45’ 2T – Jhojan Escobar was substituted by Luiyi Castro
59’ 2T – Luis Miranda was substituted by Andrés López
72’ 2T – Julian Ángulo was substituted by Jaison Mina and Bryan Urueña was substituted by Neider Ospina
84’ 2T – Marlon Sierra was substituted by Carlos Sierra, Alexis Zapata was substituted by Jeison Angulo, and Daniel Torres was substituted by Jhojan Torres
Yellow Cards for Llaneros FC:
18’ 1T – Eyder Restrepo (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
39’ 1T – Anderson Mojica (Unsportsmanlike conduct)