This Sunday, Millonarios clashed with Junior in a match for the second round of the Colombian league, resulting in a final score of 1-2. After 27 minutes of play in the first half, Teófilo Gutiérrez put Junior ahead with a well-executed goal. However, Millonarios equalized the score with a shot from Rodrigo Contreras in the 38th minute of the same period. Junior responded quickly, with Jermein Peña scoring from a header in the 44th minute, ensuring the final score of 2-1.
A shot from Mateo García struck the post in the 46th minute of the second half, denying Millonarios the chance to tie the match.
Jermein Peña’s performance earned him the title of the standout player of the match. The Junior defender was crucial, not only for scoring a goal but also for clearing seven balls out of dangerous areas.
Teófilo Gutiérrez was another key player in the match. The Junior forward showcased his skills by scoring 1 goal and taking 2 shots on target.
Millonarios’ coach, Hernán Torres, set up the starting eleven with a 4-5-1 formation featuring Diego Novoa in goal; Carlos Sarabia, Alex Moreno, Jorge Arias, and Danovis Banguero in defense; Mateo García, Rodrigo Ureña, Julian Ángulo, Darwin Quintero, and Beckham Castro in midfield; and Rodrigo Contreras leading the attack.
On the other hand, Alfredo Arias chose a 4-5-1 system for Junior, with Mauro Silveira as the goalkeeper; Edwin Herrera, Jermein Peña, Daniel Rivera, and Yeison Suárez in defense; Guillermo Celis, Fabián Ángel, Cristian Barrios, Yimmi Chará, and Joel Canchimbo in midfield; and Teófilo Gutiérrez as the forward.
The match was officiated by referee Héctor Rivera González, held at the El Campín stadium.
In their next match, Millonarios will play away against Pasto, while Junior will face Pereira on their travels.
With this result, Millonarios currently sits at the bottom of the league standings without any points, occupying the seventeenth position. Meanwhile, Junior gains 3 points, placing them in eleventh position.
Substitutions for Millonarios
67’ 2H – Beckham Castro out for Jorge Hurtado and Rodrigo Ureña out for David Mackalister
82’ 2H – Darwin Quintero out for Sebastián Valencia
Yellow cards for Millonarios:
6’ 2H Rodrigo Ureña (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 32’ 2H Jorge Arias (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 36’ 2H Danovis Banguero (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Junior
62’ 2H – Teófilo Gutiérrez out for Luis Muriel and Fabián Ángel out for Juan Ríos
73’ 2H – Guillermo Celis out for Jean Pestaña and Joel Canchimbo out for Kevin Pérez
80’ 2H – Yimmi Chará out for Jannenson Sarmiento
Yellow cards for Junior:
20’ 1H Teófilo Gutiérrez (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 33’ 1H Guillermo Celis (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 11’ 2H Daniel Rivera (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 15’ 2H Fabián Ángel (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 48’ 2H Juan Ríos (Unsportsmanlike conduct)