Without breaking a sweat, with a lot of superiority and many chances generated, Real Cartagena beat Real Santander 3-1 in a match corresponding to date 13 of the BetPlay I-2024 Tournament, played at the Jaime Morón León. Jhon Valencia, Teófilo Gutiérrez and Miguel Murillo scored the goals of the heroic victory.
Cristian Arroyave, Juan Camilo Angulo, Darwin Palomeque, Cristian Florez, Mateo Castillo, Deivi Barrios, Christian Marrugo, Brian Lucumi, Jhon Valencia, Teo Gutierrez and Yhonier Lopez were the 11 chosen by Alberto Suarez to get the three points.
Just after 3 minutes and when people were still settling into their assigned positions, Valencia overtook Heroico, awakening an early jubilation in the Yellow Nest. Real Cartagena maintained its offensive disposition and, aware of the fragility of the visiting defense, sought to harm it. So it was that at minute 35, Teo took advantage of a great team play to extend the lead: 2-0 and the crazy one savored the victory.
The auriverde team enjoyed possession and handled the ball at will, showing their vast superiority over a rival who seemed to have no intention of getting into the game. So they went to break.
Once the actions resumed, Suárez brought on Miguel Murillo in López’s place. And the scorer, who was returning from an injury, knew how to respond to that confidence: first, he had a clear shot and the Santander defender took it over the line; but then he found the prize after a low shot that slipped into the goal. At 73, 3-1 and Real Cartagena secured the victory.
With this important victory, the auriverde team added 23 points and is in fourth place in the standings. The next date on May 2, when they visit Barranquilla FC at the Romelio Martínez in La Arenosa.