When it became known that Sanmateo (Sandoval, Marrugo and Teo) were on the list of players called up by Real Cartagena, the fans’ excitement about a possible comeback against Huila, in the second leg of the second phase of the Colombia Cup, increased.
The result was 2-0 against, after the result in Neiva, against a strong rival like Huila, who is the leader of the Primera B Tournament and has a firm intention of promotion.
Marrugo came out to the field to play with Teo, activating the famous Marruteo at once. El Chino Sandoval was on the bench waiting for the opportunity. This is how Real Cartagena-Huila goes in Jaime Morón
In the first 15 minutes, thanks to the good performance of the team, led by Marrugo and Teo, Real generated three goal situations.
At 16 minutes, after a foul from the side, Darwin Palomeque put Real up 1-0 and the fans erupted in jubilation.
At 18 minutes, Yhonier López extended the score with a superb shot. It was 2-0, with which the game became 2-2.
After 35 minutes, Real was much superior against Huila, a direct rival that we had to beat to hit the table.
The first half ended with the score 2-0 in favor of the local team.
Three minutes into the second half, Huila scored through Lucas Farías. The game was 2-1.
We had to row against the tide again, with the score being against us, since the series was 3-2 in favor of the Opitas.
At minute 15 of the complement, Sandoval entered the field to replace Yhonier López.
Real reacted well, but lacked the final touch to tie the series again.
But Teo appeared after 25 minutes to score with a header to make it 3-1 and the series was 3-3. Real’s number 29 celebrated with the Sol fans dancing champeta. That moment was exciting.
On penalties, Real won at home and went to the third phase.
Cristian Arriyave stopped Luis Hinestroza and further increased Real’s hopes. Germán Gutiérrez sent it over the top and wasted it for Huila. Sebastián Hernández and Jhon Méndez converted for the visitor. Vicente Jaime also scored.
Cristian Marrugo and Juan Camilo Angulo converted for Real. Cristian Flórez and Teo Gutiérrez. Luis Sandoval made a mistake. Real went through penalties
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