The match ended with Santa Fe prevailing over Junior 2-1, a crucial victory that helped the Cardenal accumulate a total of 10 points in the league standings. The game, held at Campín, saw Santa Fe take an early lead in the 21st minute thanks to a stunning strike from Víctor Moreno, who found the bottom right corner after a well-timed pass from Omar Fernández.
Junior responded swiftly, leveling the score in the 28th minute when Luis Muriel converted a penalty, showing his skill and composure under pressure. However, the comeback was short-lived as Iván Scarpeta headed the ball into the net just 10 minutes into the second half, sealing the score at 2-1.
Scarpeta’s performance earned him the title of ‘man of the match,’ highlighting his contributions both defensively and offensively. Santa Fe’s head coach, Pablo Repetto, set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation featuring Andrés Mosquera in goal; Helibelton Palacios, Emanuel Olivera, Víctor Moreno, and Christian Mafla in defense; Jhojan Torres, Daniel Torres, and Yilmar Velásquez in midfield; and a striking trio of Edwin Mosquera, Hugo Rodallega, and Omar Fernández.
Conversely, Junior’s coach Alfredo Arias opted for a 4-5-1 arrangement, with Mauro Silveira guarding the goal and a strong midfield presence including Guillermo Celis, Jesús Rivas, Yimmi Chará, and Cristian Barrios.
Wilmar Roldán Pérez officiated the match, which was exciting and tense, especially in the second half when Helibelton Palacios received a red card due to two yellow cards, forcing Santa Fe to finish the match with ten men.
Looking forward, Santa Fe will play at home against Atlético Nacional while Junior will aim to recover during their away game against Jaguares. This match marked a pivotal moment for both teams, as Santa Fe now sits in sixth place with 12 points, while Junior is positioned eleventh with 10 points.
Substitutions for Santa Fe
45’ 2T – Yilmar Velásquez was replaced by Nahuel Bustos
53’ 2T – Víctor Moreno was substituted for Iván Scarpeta; Daniel Torres was replaced by Ewil Murillo
74’ 2T – Edwin Mosquera left the field for Luis Palacios; Ewil Murillo was substituted for Alexis Zapata
Yellow Cards for Santa Fe:
27’ 1T – Andrés Mosquera (Unsporting behavior), 22’ 2T – Helibelton Palacios (Unsporting behavior), 38’ 2T – Jhojan Torres (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Santa Fe:
44’ 2T – Helibelton Palacios (Red for second yellow)
Substitutions for Junior
63’ 2T – Luis Muriel was replaced by Guillermo Paiva
64’ 2T – Cristian Barrios was substituted for Jannenson Sarmiento
67’ 2T – Joel Canchimbo left the game for Teófilo Gutiérrez
84’ 2T – Jesús Rivas was replaced by Dilan Villareal; Guillermo Celis was substituted for Juan Ríos
Yellow Card for Junior:
31’ 2T – Teófilo Gutiérrez (Unsporting behavior)