In one of the most anticipated games, Atlético Nacional beat Independiente Santa Fe 5-0 at the Atanasio Girardot stadium in Medellín.
The Purslane team won with authority, and the Cardinals were widely outclassed, with a poor start in the final stage of the Colombian Professional Soccer Finals.
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Those led by Pablo Peirano not only suffered the humiliating defeat against Nacional, but also faced another setback with the dismissal of goalkeeper Marcelo Ortiz, who will miss the next match.in which Santa Fe will play the capital classic against Millonarios at the Nemesio Camacho El Campín stadium.
After the heavy defeat, social networks were filled with reactions from cardinal fans, though They question how the team, until recently the best of the year for its enviable performance, seems to have lost its strength at a pivotal moment in the competition.. In addition to criticism, memes and jokes also emerged about the massive ordeal Nacional inflicted on them in Medellín.
‘Cinco’ Fe is the new nickname of Independiente Santa Fe – credit screen social networks
Cardinal fans regret the game in Medellín – credit screenshot social networks
Although he tried to attack the Nacional force, he was outnumbered – credit screenshot social networks
Monaguillo, Santa Fe’s mascot, is also the target of mockery – credit screen social networks
Santa Fe is now in the last group with 0 points and a goal difference of -5 / credit screen social networks
After the strong blow of the humiliation of Nacional, Independiente Santa Fe must recover because they will have a difficult game against Millonarios who have just won in El Campín with two of their famous scorers: Radamel Falcao and Leonardo Castro – social networks credit screenshots.Atlético Nacional had an unforgettable day by beating Independiente Santa Fe 5-0 at the start of the home semi-finals of the BetPlay Series 2024-II. Atanasio Girardot saw a purslane monologue that left the people of Bogotá immersed in a game that was not to be forgotten.
The game started with the early dismissal of Marcelo Ortiz at minute 6, conditioning the Santa Fe team from the start that was already facing pressure from an incisive Nacional.. It didn’t take long for the locals to take advantage of the numerical advantage: And
The second half was not more exciting for resident capital. Although they tried to discount, Nacional’s dominance was complete. Edwar López’s own goal in the 67th minute added to the humiliation, and Joan Castro, in the 88th minute, sealed the final 5-0 with a shot that inspired the party in the stands.
Santa Fe, intellectually and emotionally, never found answers. Despite some shots from Elvis Perlaza and Santiago Cuero, the visiting efforts were as isolated as they were harmless. Nacional, for its part, put on a great offensive display led by Sarmiento, alongside Hinestroza and a solid midfield.
With this win, Nacional starts with a solid home run streak and makes it clear that it is a serious contender for the title. For Santa Fe, the alarms are on for the classic capital against Millonarioswhere he will have to show a completely different version to stay in the fight. Meanwhile, Atanasio celebrated a great night for the Antioquia team.
For their part, Millonarios managed to make their home in El Campín respectable and, fighting to the end, were able to secure an emphatic 2-1 victory that put them in second place in Group A, with the same points as Nacional but a goal. less difference than the Juárez led.
One of the highlights of the day was the goal from Radamel Falcao García, who scored for the second game in a row. On this occasion, the ‘Tigre’ shook the cold night of the capital with a great destination goal, bringing to light the best moments of the historic scorer of the Colombian national team and unleashing fury in the stands of the ‘Colossus’ of 57′.
On the next day Nacional will travel to Pasto and Millonarios will receive Santa Fe for the second day of the so-called ‘group of death’. of the semi-final home series of the BetPlay Series 2024-II.
What impact did Marcelo Ortiz’s early red card have on Santa Fe’s performance against Nacional?
Its footing in the match. The early red card to Marcelo Ortiz set a negative tone, compelling the team to play defensively right from the start. Despite some attempts to mount an offensive, they struggled against Nacional’s relentless attack.
The fallout from this defeat has been palpable among Santa Fe’s fanbase, with many voicing their frustrations and bewilderment at how a team that had been performing well could falter so dramatically at a critical juncture of the season. The emergence of memes and jokes highlights the underlying pain fans feel, as their team, once considered a strong contender, now finds itself in a precarious position in the league.
The cardinal fans’ disappointment is further compounded by the team’s current standing in the reclassification; with 0 points and a goal difference of -5, it is evident that they have their work cut out for them. Moreover, missing Marcelo Ortiz in their upcoming clash with Millonarios, a team boosted by the recent success of key players like Radamel Falcao and Leonardo Castro, adds to the mounting pressure on Santa Fe.
They will need to regroup and show resilience in the face of adversity if they are to turn their fortunes around, not just for their season, but also to restore faith among their dedicated fanbase. The stakes will be high in the capital classic, and how they respond to this latest setback will be critical for their aspirations moving forward.