In an exciting confrontation for date 4 of quadrangular A of the promotion tournament, Atlético Huila consolidated its position in the table by beating Real Cartagena 2-0 in its fiefdom at the Guillermo Plazas Alcid stadium in Neiva. This victory not only strengthens the Huilense team’s aspirations to reach the final, but also strengthens its position as one of the main contenders in the fight for promotion.
From the start of the match, Real Cartagena showed a dynamic game, trying to control the pace of the match and putting pressure on the Atlético Huila defense. However, it was the locals who managed to capitalize on the scoring opportunities, demonstrating notable effectiveness in their offensive actions.
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During the first half, both teams remained in a balanced fight for dominance of the game, with Real Cartagena showing flashes of danger in the rival area, but failing to convert their opportunities.
It was in the second half of the match when Atlético Huila demonstrated its determination and ambition to secure victory. At 23 minutes into the second half, Carlos Lucumí unleashed euphoria in the stands by scoring a masterful goal, taking advantage of a precise cross from Breiner Moya to break the tie and put his team ahead.
With the score in their favor, Atlético Huila intensified their pressure on Real Cartagena, taking advantage of the spaces left by a visiting team that was desperately seeking to equalize the score. In the final minutes of the match, Jhon Méndez sealed the victory for the local team with a timely goal, after a brilliant individual play by Santiago Muñoz.
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With this important victory, Atlético Huila reaches 6 points in quadrangular A and continues its firm path towards the final of the promotion tournament. On the next day, the team led by Professor Diego Corredor will seek to maintain their winning streak when they visit Orsomarso, in a crucial match where they only need to obtain the three points to continue fueling their promotion aspirations.
