Hugo Rodallega, scorer of the Betplay League, gave the three points to the Cardinal team, who dreams of returning to a final in Colombian football.
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Independent Santa Fe He fulfilled at home. In a closed and shine match, the capital team exceeded 1-0 to Once Caldas This Monday at the Campín, for the fifth date of the Braft B of the Betplay 2025-I League. The only goal marked it Hugo Rodallegascorer of the tournament, from the penalty spot.
With this result, the team led by Jorge Bava reached nine points, the same as Millionaires, who in the second hour beat National in Medellín, with a goal from Radamel Falcao García.
A discreet first time, resolved by a penalty
The start of the game was even and somewhat locked. The field, in poor condition, conditioned the game. Once Caldas was the first to warn: at 14 minutes, Michael Barrios had a clear occasion after a Cuesta Center, but Mosquera Marmolejo responded safely.
Santa Fe did not find clarity in attack, but at 42 ′, a hand in the Mateo Rodas area gave him the opportunity to open the score. From the twelve steps, Rodallega He did not forgive and put the 1-0 before the break.
Once Caldas tried, but Santa Fe managed
In the complement, Once Caldas came out with greater ambition and had a controversial play: the second half began, the referee sanctioned a penalty in favor of the visit, but after reviewing the VAR, he annulled the decision.
After that scare, Santa Fe better settled. With Rodallega's experience and the mobility of Omar Fernández, he generated some options to expand the difference. The clearest reached 76 ′, on a wall between Rodallega and Yilmar Velásquez, which the rival goalkeeper avoided with a great stop.
The second goal was close to 86 ', when a millimeter center in Fernández found Rodallega's head. The shot went to the vertical vertex and the crossbar, which would have been the final sentence.
With the fair, Santa Fe added three vital points that keep him in the fight for a quota in the grand final. To classify you need to beat Millionaires on Thursday, as ambassadors have the sports advantage and with the draw they advance to the final against Independiente Medellín.
Once Caldas, meanwhile, was left without chances of moving forward. He lacked depth, had no tools to break the local bolt and says goodbye to the home run without having achieved a victory.
See here the minute by minute of Santa Fe vs. Eleven Caldas
90’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ 1 – ONC ⚫️0: He did not reach Eleven Caldas. He had no tools to harm the 'lion'. Santa Fe is partial leader of Group B, waiting for what happens in Medellín between Nacional and Millionaires.
Rodallega had the second
86’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ 1 – ONC ⚫️0: A precise Fernández center ended in a powerful header from Rodallega, which ended at the angle. It was the goal of the sentence.
86’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ 1 – ONC ⚫️0: The local picture is comfortable, reaches the opposite arc with few men and generates risk, although minimal. Once Caldas has not had major opportunities.
Yilmar had the second of Santa Fe
76’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ 1 – ONC ⚫️0: A wall of Yilmar Velásquez and Hugo Rodallega to the edge of the area, left the defensive midfielder in front of the arch. With a soft shot, he tried to accommodate it next to a post, but goalkeeper Aguirre managed to divert it.
Santa Fe, with spaces, becomes more dangerous
70’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ 1 – ONC ⚫️0: The offensive duo of Rodallega and Omar Fernández is the one generated by attacks on the 'Cardinal' team.
Once Caldas looks for a tie
60’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ 1 – ONC ⚫️0: Once Caldas proposes more in the second half. However, he has not found the roads for the tie. Santa Fe defends himself.
The second half begins
45’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ 1 – ONC ⚫️0: With the resumption of the game in the second half, Once Caldas went in search of the tie. In the first seconds, they had an approach that ended with the attacker falling into the area. The central judge whistled, but reviewed with the VAR and changed his decision.
42’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ 1 – ONC ⚫️0: Santa Fe, without much football, found a criminal copper after the hand of Mateo Rodas within the area. The championship scorer, Hugo Rodallega, made him a goal.
Michael Barrios is taking advantage of the right wing
25’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ O – ONC ⚫️0: The end of Once Caldas is making a great game for the band and has been the danger piece of the 'Arriero' Herrera.
With his face, Marmolejo saved Santa Fe
14’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ O – ONC ⚫️0: A filtered pass behind Cristian Mafla's back, found Juan David Cuesta, who focused on the floor and neighborhoods he finished off, but Marmolejo, with his head, saved his team. Best eleven Caldas.
The game is concentrated in the midfield
10’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ O – ONC ⚫️0: No team has imposed your game. Once Caldas has tried to approach through the errors at the exit of Santa Fe and the right wing with Michael Barrios.
01’ ⏱️ SFE🔴⚪️ O – ONC ⚫️0: Wheel the ball in the Campín. The field is not in the best conditions.
The initialists in Once Caldas
The headlines in Santa Fe
The players are already in the Campín
Group B positions table
| Pos | Equipment | Pts | PJ | DIFG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millionaires | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | National Atlético | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 4 | Once Caldas | 3 | 4 | -1 |
The field hours before the initial whistle
Santa Fe arrives hit. On the previous day he lost a gold chance when he fell at home 1-2 against Atlético Nacional, a result that left him second with six points, just like Millionaires, but below due to the sporting advantage of the blue. Jorge Bava's team not only lost the leadership, but also lost important pieces: Iván Scarpeta, Alexis Zapata, Ángelo Rodríguez or Santiago Mosquera for injury, Elvis Perlaza is suspended and Daniel Torres were not discarded by technical decision.
In front will be an eleven Caldas that comes from drawing 2-2 against Millionaires in that same stage. They won 0-2 at rest, but they didn't know how to close it. Even so, the point gave them oxygen and keep their chances alive. Of course, they arrive with casualties: Mateo García is injured and Luis Ángel Palacios lost the game for a viral box. The good news for Manizales is the return of Mateo Rodas.
The most recent antecedent between the two in Bogotá favors the premises: on November 9, 2024, Santa Fe won 2-1 with double Hugo Rodallega. Tonight, with so tight table, that minimum margin could be sufficient again.
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