Independiente Santa Fe obtained this Wednesday a valuable 2-1 victory over Junior de Barranquilla, in a match of the 4th date of the BetPlay I-2022 League played at the El Campín stadium. The Cardinal remains undefeated this semester in the championship, adding two wins and two draws; however, beating one of the league’s favorites brightens their good start.
The first half was very even, with tactical work from both teams, who did not give up attacking. Junior had the best chance, but Leandro Castellanos was attentive to clear the danger, with a couple of phenomenal saves. The 0-0 was the reward for the good disposition of the two teams.
In the second half, Santa Fe came out with more determination to seek the goal and achieved it in the 54th minute, after a two-touch play to reach the junior area and a shot by Wilfrido de la Rosa that left Sebastián Viera without a chance. .
Junior reacted and put pressure on his rival. At 68′, there was a painful mistake by the central defender José Ortiz, who left Santa Fe in a bad position and Freddy Hinestroza made it 1-1 after being authorized by Edwuin Cetré and finishing off with power, crossed, to the Castellanos goal.
Santa Fe rowed again, did not lower his arms and tried to impose his football. At 81′, when Junior was waiting in his field, center back José Ortiz dominated the ball and advanced, made a cut and took out a powerful shot to score the 2-1. Ortiz sinned and prayed, but Santa Fe did not draw, they won a vibrant game. Santa Fe’s 5,000th goal!