Millionaires and America, leaders after the first date.
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Millionaires starred in the great blow of the first date of the semifinal home runs of the Betplay League. In a tense classic, thick and controversial end, David González's team beat Santa Fe 1 thanks to A header of Radamel Falcao García after a rebound in the area.
The Tiger, who had already marked on the last day of all against all, was decisive again just before the break and lit the albiazul illusion. With that goal, Millonarios not only added three valuable points as a visitor, but activated the invisible point that leaves him as a solo leader of Group B.
In Medellín, Atlético Nacional and Once Caldas starred in a duel of contrasts. The Verlaga imposed conditions from the first minute, with territorial domain, high pressure and a constant offensive volume.
However, he could not translate that control into goals. Once Caldas, folded in his field, opted to the defensive order and a brilliant Joan Parra in the arch, who saved on more than one occasion the fall of his porch. The final 0-0 left tasteless for National, which sought to start its path in the finals.
This was the table in group B of the home runs
How is Group A of the home runs?
In the home run, the two games also ended up with points distributing.
In Barranquilla, Junior began losing to Tolima Sports for a goal by Cristian Arrieta, but managed to tie thanks to Jhomier Javier Guerrero. The sharks, who had closed all against all, failed to weigh their location and let out a key opportunity against a pragmatic tolima, which knew how to defend themselves and play with the result.
The most vibrant, however, happened at Atanasio Girardot. Independiente Medellín seemed to secure an agonizing victory thanks to the goal of Francisco Fydriszewski at 90+1, but a rude error of goalkeeper Washington Aguerre, who failed in an exit, left the ball served to Rafael Carrascal, who signed the final 1-1 at 90+4 for América de Cali.
It was an electrifying end for a even match, in which both teams showed arguments to fight.
This was the Table of Group A in the home runs
The invisible point makes the difference in the start
America and Millionaires, the two best of the regular phase, ended this first day as leaders of their groups, benefited by the invisible point. That sporting advantage, acquired by previous merit, already begins to make a slight difference in so tight tables. Although there is still a long way to go, they both took advantage of the beginning to reinforce their status as candidates.
The first date left a clear balance: the home runs promise to be closed, intense and with minimal margins. Only Millionaires managed to add three points, while the other games showed how complex this phase will be. Thursday, with duels like Millionaires vs. National and America vs. Junior, the drama will continue. And in a tournament in which every detail counts, starting with a firm foot can make a difference.
This will play the second date of the home runs
Group a
- Tolima vs. Medellín (Wednesday, June 4 – 6:10 pm)
- America vs. Junior (Wednesday, June 4 – 8:15 pm)
Group b
- Once Caldas vs. Santa Fe (Thursday, June 5 – 6:10 pm)
- Millionaires vs. National (Thursday, June 5 – 8:15 pm)
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