Santa Fe managed to hold At. Nacional to a 1-1 draw in their recent encounter, which took place on the evening of October 20, 2023, at the renowned Atanasio Girardot Stadium.
The match saw At. Nacional take an early lead with a penalty goal scored by Edwin Cardona in the 14th minute of the first half. However, in the 51st minute, Santiago Mosquera equalized the score with a penalty kick for Santa Fe, showcasing his skills and determination.
Santiago Mosquera emerged as the standout player of the match, contributing significantly with a goal and firing off 7 shots on target, demonstrating a remarkable performance. Edwin Cardona also played a key role for At. Nacional by not only scoring but also attempting to threaten the opponent’s goal on two occasions.
Under the guidance of coach Javier Gandolfi, At. Nacional adopted a 4-5-1 formation with David Ospina guarding the goal; Joan Castro, Juan Arias, William Tesillo, and César Haydar in defense; and a midfield consisting of Matheus Uribe, Jorman Campuzano, Marino Hinestroza, Edwin Cardona, and Andrés Sarmiento, while Alfredo Morelos led the attack.
Conversely, Santa Fe, managed by Jorge Bava, employed a 4-4-2 arrangement, with Andrés Mosquera as the goalkeeper; a defensive line of Elvis Perlaza, Emanuel Olivera, Víctor Moreno, and Christian Mafla; a midfield featuring Jhon Meléndez, Ewil Murillo, Daniel Torres, and Jhojan Torres; with Santiago Mosquera and Omar Fernández up front.
The match, officiated by referee Luis Matorel Martínez, had its share of disciplinary actions. Both teams received multiple yellow cards, with Ewil Murillo of Santa Fe receiving a red card in the 84th minute for a second yellow, further intensifying the contest.
Following this match, At. Nacional stands in second place with 7 points, while Santa Fe remains in fourth place with 6 points. In the next round, the Verde will face Tolima away, while the Cardenal is set to host América de Cali.
Substitutions for At. Nacional
- 45’ 2T – Alfredo Morelos for Facundo Batista
- 45’ 2T – Matheus Uribe for Elkin Rivero
- 45’ 2T – Ewil Murillo for Alexis Zapata
- 67’ 2T – Andrés Sarmiento for Billy Arce
- 79’ 2T – Edwin Cardona for Juan Obando
- 86’ 2T – Marino Hinestroza for Dairon Asprilla
Yellow Cards for At. Nacional
- 30’ 1T – Joan Castro (Unsporting behavior)
- 46’ 1T – Matheus Uribe (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Santa Fe
- 70’ 2T – Elvis Perlaza for Yilmar Velásquez
- 80’ 2T – Jhojan Torres for Jeison Angulo
- 80’ 2T – Víctor Moreno for Iván Scarpeta
Yellow Cards for Santa Fe
- 22’ 1T – Ewil Murillo (Unsporting behavior)
- 15’ 2T – Elvis Perlaza (Unsporting behavior)
- 19’ 2T – Daniel Torres (Unsporting behavior)
- 44’ 2T – Yilmar Velásquez (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Santa Fe
- 84’ 2T – Ewil Murillo (Second yellow card)