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América de Cali is a finalist for the BetPlay Cup! After drawing 1-1 with Bucaramanga in the first leg and 0-0 in the second leg, the first finalist was decided from the penalty spot. Polilla da Silva’s team beat the Colombian champion 5-4 and will now face Atlético Nacional in the decisive key.
Controversy at Pascual with a goal play annulled
Intense and entertaining match in the first half of the match, worthy of a semi-final. Both teams went out to look for victory so as not to have to reach the definition from the penalty spot. From the start, the game was hot, in the 6th minute Luis Matorel sent off Kevin Cuesta for a foul without the ball on Cristian Barrios, but The VAR called the center back who changed the red card to a yellow one.
América had two goal approaches from the left side, y both, with the Holgado-Vergara partnership at its best level, but with flaws in the definition. Bucaramanga also had its chances at the rival goal with a half volley from Fabián Sambueza and a header from Esneyder Mena, but unfortunately, both shots went wide.
In replacement time came the controversial commitment move. Éder Álvarez Balanta beat Aldair Quintana after a book shot by Vergara and seemed to have begun to end the series, but the assistant raised the flag. The VAR drew the lines and América’s goal play was invalidated due to offside very tight before Balanta connected with the ball.
América, finalist from the penalty spot
The second half was marked by physical play and the game was stopped on several occasions to address the constant fouls of both teams. Velasco teamed up more with Rodrigo Holgado and Duvan Vergara and the three of them generated more danger in Quintana’s goal, which had to be pushed. At match time, Adrián Ramos entered in place of the Argentinewith the intention of seeking victory.
America was closer to breaking zero in Pascual, but The game made it possible to intuit that the finalist would be determined from the penalty spot. In the 72nd minute, Ramos had the chance to score after a free kick from Bocanegra, but the scorer was unable to finish with force. Four minutes from the end, it was the winger who had his chance, but Aldair Quintana kept a clean sheet to decide on penalties.
The finalist was determined in an intense penalty shootout. Bucaramanga started kicking: Frank Castañeda, Fabry Castro, Michael Rangel and Fabián Sambueza changed their charges per goal, although Sambueza’s penalty had to be repeated because Soto had gone ahead. Larry Vásquez and Jefferson Mena made mistakes in their payments.
In America Duván Vergara, Daniel Bocanegra, Cristian Barrios, Adrián Ramos and Jorge Soto scored; the only one who failed was Alexis Zapata. The goalkeeper’s performance was decisive, in addition to stopping Larry’s charge, he scored the goal that gave them qualification for the grand final, where they will meet with Nacional that eliminated the DIM.
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What were the key moments in the BetPlay Cup semi-final that led to América de Cali’s victory over Bucaramanga?
1. Introduction:
– As the website editor for world-today-news.com, I am excited to introduce our audience to two special guests today. We have América de Cali assistant coach, Mr. Polillo da Silva, and Bucaramanga midfielder, Mr. Fabry Castro, who will be sharing their experiences and insights on the recent BetPlay Cup semi-final match. Please welcome them to the show!
2. BetPlay Cup Semi-Final Match:
– Mr. da Silva, can you tell us how it feels for América de Cali to be declared finalists of the BetPlay Cup after defeating Bucaramanga in a tense penalty shootout? Also, can you share your thoughts on the controversial moments during the game, including the disallowed goal and the VAR intervention?
– Mr. Castro, how did it feel to lose such an important match in such a dramatic fashion? Can you shed some light on the physical play and emotions that were involved in such a high-stakes game?
3. Controversy in the Match:
- Both guests, could you discuss the VAR interventions during the match, particularly the disallowed goal by América de Cali and the red card that was rescinded for Bucaramanga’s Kevin Cuesta? Do you have any thoughts on how the VAR system impacted the outcome of the game?
4. América de Cali’s Performance:
– Mr. da Silva, can you talk about América de Cali’s performance throughout the match and highlight any key players who stood out? How did Rodrigo Holgado, Duvan Vergara, and Adrián Ramos contribute to the team’s success?
– Mr. Castro, what challenges did Bucaramanga face in trying to contain Rodrigo Holgado and Duvan Vergara’s offensive threat? How did the team plan to respond to this particular opposition strategy?
5. Final Thoughts:
– As the season comes to a close, what are your hopes and expectations for both teams in the upcoming BetPlay Cup final? Are there any critical adjustments that need to be made, or key players who need to step up their game? Lastly, do you have any parting words for our audience about the BetPlay Cup and its significance to the fans of both clubs?
