Independiente Medellin defeated Millonarios 2 to 1 this Thursday, the fourth day of Group B. In the 2023-II League semi-final home runs, Atletico Nacional beat America 0-1 and are still alive.
El Poteroso, led by Uruguay’s Alfredo Arias, took the top spot in the region on game advantage, equaling the ambassadors’ nine points with a win this Thursday. He achieved this by finishing the regular stage of the competition in second place.
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Third place is occupied by the Greens with six points, while in last place is the USA, already eliminated with no points.
The match between DIM and Millonarios was a real pitch battle – the hosts played at home at Ditaires Stadium in Itaquil, because their home Atanasio Girardot hosts two Carol G concerts this weekend – unbalanced from the start.
Winger Elvis Perlaza brought down midfielder Yaro Moreno in the area and Cedre, who has established himself as one of Colombia’s best penalty takers, sent the ball into the back of the net in the 7th minute.
Then, in a match heavily shortened by mistakes and fought hard by both teams, TIM extended their lead just before half-time when midfielder Steven Vega got a hand to the ball in the area and Cedre scored to extend the lead again. .
In the second half, Medellin gave the ball to the Millonarios when veteran midfielder Daniel Torres awarded his rivals a handball penalty.
Midfielder Juan Carlos Pereira was in charge of kicking in the 67th minute and he brought his team back into the game.
Bogotá went on the attack but failed to equalise, while Poderoso’s counter-attack missed opportunities to increase the margin.
A win that puts National back into contention
In the group’s other game, Venezuela’s Eric Ramirez scored the winning goal for Atletico Nacional against América de Cali on a deadly counterattack.
The Red Devils ended the game with 10 runs as the Purslanes spent almost the entire game with their goalkeeper Kevin Myer sent off in the opening minutes for sweeping his arm outside the area. On the youth side is Ibarbo Edior Ocampo.
Dolima is one step away from the Grand Final
In Group A, Deportes Tolima confirmed their preference, defeating Deportivo Cali 0-2, meaning a point from their next two games is enough to secure their place in the championship final.
Ibagué’s team managed a highly controversial match with scores from Uruguayan Facundo Bone and Colombian-Salvadoran Brayan Gil.
The Azzurrios, left with the loss, equalized in the 86th minute with a goal from central German Mera, but the score was ruled out for offside by Theo Gutierrez, who, according to the referees, obscured the sight of Brazilian goalkeeper Neto. Volpi, from Dolima.
In Group A’s other game, Junior Aguilas picked up a point from visiting Toradas, with whom they drew 1-1, still maintaining minimal hopes of qualification.
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