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Millonarios defeated Deportivo Pereira 1-0 at the El Campín stadium and became the winner of the BetPlay League. Now, the ‘ambassador’ cadre will face Deportivo Cali in a repechage in which the winner will keep a ticket to the South American Conmebol Cup 2021.
Juan Camilo Salazar he scored the only goal of the match.
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In the first 45 minutes, Millionaires he did not struggle and his doorman, Juan Moreno, was not demanded since he controlled the ball and lunged at the goal of Deportivo Pereira.
The first goal approach was recorded in the 22nd minute, after Emerson Rivaldo Rodríguez control the ball for the western sector. The skilled winger left a defender on the road and took a powerful shot that was saved by Harlen Castillo. On the rebound, Diego Abadía was able to score, but his header went wide.
Ten minutes later, Millonarios approached again after recovering the ball in the middle of the court. David Silva commanded the counterattack by enabling Juan Camilo Salazar, who after pausing leaked a pass to Klíver Moreno. The steering wheel He shot with power but Castillo saved Pereira again.
The score was opened in the 32nd minute. Emerson Rivaldo Rodríguez sent a cross from the ground to the penalty spot so that Juan Camilo Salazar surprised the opposing defense and with a subtle left-handed kick he made it 1-0.
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In the first 20 minutes of the second half, Millonarios continued to dominate the rhythm of the game and was able to extend the score, but their players on offense did not have the precision necessary to score.
From minute 70, Pereira matched the actions, but thanks to the expulsion, for a double yellow, of left-back Elvis Perlaza.
The team from Matecaña tried to open the field and attack the wings, although in the final meters their players were imprecise. Millonaros tried to surprise with counterattacks that were not well defined by Emerson Rodríguez and Felipe Román.
Finally, the team led by Alberto Gamero was able to preserve the result and thus remain with the victory that will allow them to face Deportivo Cali on December 29 for a ticket to the next Copa Conmebol Sudamericana.
