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Independiente Santa Fe is the first finalist of the 2020 BetPlay League. With goals from Jorge Luis Ramos and Patricio Cucchi, the Bogota team defeated La Equidad 2-1 in the second leg of the semifinals and qualified for the final match after winning 3-2 on the aggregate scoreboard. Those led by Harold Rivera await rival, that will come out of the series between America and Junior.
Best Santa Fe in the first half
The local team was superior in the first stage. Those of Harold Rivera took over the ball from the start and at minute 7 they had the first chance of the game. Jorge Luis Ramos enabled Luis Manuel Seijas, but his shot went over the rival goal. Minutes later, Andrés Pérez almost surprised the Equidad goalkeeper, Diego Novoa.
At minute 18, Equidad had the only goal opportunity facing the goal of Omar Rodríguez, who replaced Leandro Castellanos in the starter (low due to muscle discomfort in the warm-up). Hansel Zapata finished off after receiving a free kick in the area but the ball was deflected by a Santa Fe defender.
Slowly, Equity leveled the game and took initiative. The locals lost depth in attack. At minute 24 there was the first change of the game. Dairon Mosquera left in Santa Fe and Dixon Renteria entered.
Right after the replacement, Jorge Luis Ramos opened the scoring after assistance from Jhon Velásquez. Santa Fe did not stop attacking and was close to second. It was difficult for Equidad to react and could not generate danger in the rival field.
Agonic triumph of the premises
The first minutes of the second half were even. At 55 ‘he bequeathed the first chance to score in the second stage. Kelvin Osorio tried from outside the area but his shot was saved by Novoa. The teams divided control of the ball and the game was a steady back and forth, with few clear scoring opportunities.
At minute 68 ‘, Equidad surprised and equalized the score. Kevin Salazar received the ball on the edge of the rival area and crossed to beat the Santa Fe goalkeeper.
After scoring, Equidad pushed and was close to second a couple of times. However, it was not effective.
About the end of the match, Patricio Cucchi, recently admitted, marked the second from Santa Fe with a right-footed shot after a free kick by Mauricio Gómez.
Santa Fe, first finalist
In the playoffs, the Cardinal painting confirmed his favorite role. After finishing the leader of the all against all phase, Santa Fe defeated Deportivo Pasto in the quarterfinals and, later, it eliminated La Equidad.
Those of Harold Rivera add 13 wins, 8 draws and 3 losses in the 2020 BetPlay League. In addition, they have already secured their place in the Copa Libertadores next year.
The rival of Santa Fe will leave the key between América de Cali and Junior. The series is tied 0-0 and this Sunday, December 13, they will be measured at the Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla to define the second finalist in the Colombian league.
Changes
Dixon Renteria (24 ‘, Dayron Mosquera), Kevin Salazar (45 ‘, Andrés Correa), Juan Pedroza (71 ‘, Andrés Pérez), Diego Valdes (71 ‘, Luis Seijas), Amaury Torralvo (74 ‘, Sabbag), Mauricio Gomez (84 ‘, Kelvin Osorio), Patricio cucchi (85 ‘, Jorge Ramos), Carlos Mario Rodriguez (88 ‘, Hansel Zapata), Stalin Motta (88 ‘, Pablo Lima), Brayan torres (89 ‘, John Edison García)
Goals
1-0, 24 ‘: Jorge Ramos, 1-1, 67 ‘: Kevin Salazar, 2-1, 85 ‘: Patricio cucchi
Cards
Matías Mier (59 ‘, Yellow) Jeisson Palacios (87 ‘, Yellow) Stalin Motta (91 ‘, Yellow
