In a tightly contested match, Santa Fe and Independiente Medellín ended in a 0-0 draw, failing to find the back of the net at El Campín Stadium during the first leg of the Primera División final.
Leider Berrío came close to breaking the deadlock with a shot that struck the post just after the half-time break, leaving the visiting fans in anticipation of a goal.
Santa Fe’s goalkeeper, Andrés Mosquera, was the standout player of the match, showcasing his skills by saving four crucial shots that kept the scoreline intact.
Defensive strength was evident on both sides, with Independiente Medellín’s Daniel Londoño playing a key role by clearing six dangerous balls throughout the game.
Santa Fe’s coach, Jorge Bava, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, placing Andrés Mosquera in goal while employing a defensive line of Elvis Perlaza, Emanuel Olivera, Víctor Moreno, and Christian Mafla. Yilmar Velásquez, Daniel Torres, and Ewil Murillo anchored the midfield, with Santiago Mosquera, Hugo Rodallega, and Omar Fernández leading the attacking front.
Independiente Medellín, under coach Alejandro Restrepo, lined up in a 3-5-2 formation. Washington Aguerre guarded the goal, supported by a defensive trio of Jhon Palacios, José Ortiz, and Daniel Londoño. Jherson Mosquera, Baldomero Perlaza, Homer Martínez, Francisco Chaverra, and Leider Berrío formed a solid midfield, while Brayan León and Francisco Fydriszewski partnered up front.
The match was officiated by referee Diego Ulloa Angulo, who maintained order on the pitch.
With the series delicately poised after this stalemate, the championship will be decided in the second leg at Atanasio Girardot Stadium, set for Sunday, June 29, where the victor will be crowned.
Substitutions for Santa Fe
37’ 1T – Ewil Murillo was replaced by Edwar López
63’ 2T – Santiago Mosquera went out for Jeison Angulo and Elvis Perlaza for Jhon Meléndez
91’ 2T – Omar Fernández was substituted for Ángelo Rodríguez
Yellow Cards for Santa Fe:
29’ 1T – Hugo Rodallega (Unsporting Behavior), 42’ 1T – Elvis Perlaza (Unsporting Behavior), 30’ 2T – Emanuel Olivera (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 43’ 2T – Yilmar Velásquez (Unsporting Behavior), 49’ 2T – Christian Mafla (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
Substitutions for Independiente Medellín
70’ 2T – Leider Berrío was replaced by Jaime Alvarado
81’ 2T – Brayan León was substituted for Marcus Vinicius
92’ 2T – Francisco Chaverra went out for Fáiner Torijano
Yellow Cards for Independiente Medellín:
15’ 1T – Jaime Alvarado (Insulting or disapproving the referee) and 17’ 1T – Francisco Fydriszewski (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)