Atlético Bucaramanga achieved the greatest feat in its 75 years of history, which was winning the BetPlay League for the first time against Santa Fe, at the El Campín stadium and on penalties 6-5, with a wrong charge from the local team that set off the party in the capital of Santander.
The streets of Bucaramanga were dyed yellow and green for the triumph of the Leopards, especially for the people who experienced the match on the giant screen located in the Alfonso López stadium, which was enabled for the match on Saturday, June 15 with the public.
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At the moment, no injuries, deaths or material damage have been reported in the city sectors, but the Police are expected to maintain order during the holidays, especially because Monday will be a civic day declared by Mayor Jaime Beltrán.
At the time that Bucaramanga qualified for the final of the BetPlay League, in the same way as it reached the home runs, it was not the favorite in the betting or by the experts, but its fans supported them at all times to fulfill the dream of the first star
At the moment that Julián Millán missed the penalty that gave the title to Leopardhundreds of people were seen celebrating both in the streets and in shopping centerssince in many of these establishments they placed giant screens.
The citizens of the Santander capital could not believe it, the dream that seemed impossible came true and in the most unexpected way: against a great team like Santa Fe and in Bogotá, added to the fact that it was in a series of penalties that lasted until the seventh shot.
The party also took place at the Alfonso López stadium, where the Mayor’s Office installed giant screens so that people could watch the match from the western stand, which was filled by all the fans who did not travel to the match and experienced the title party.
In the case of El Campín, the 1,000 fans who entered the Colossus of 57 and they paid more than 300,000 for the individual ticket, they were the first to start the celebration with great order and peace, and they stayed until Rafael Dudamel’s team left the field.
Atlético Bucaramanga achieved its first title in Colombian soccer despite losing 3-2 against Independiente Santa Fe in the 90 minutes of regulation, with goals from Emerson Córdoba, Daniel Mosquera, Hugo Rodallega, Julián Millán and Agustín Rodríguez in El Campín.
The first leg had favored the Leopard, who gained a partial advantage thanks to a goal from Freddy Hinestroza. In the decisive match, he Lion They took the early lead with a goal from Hugo Rodallega at 13 minutesincreasing the pressure on the Santander team.
Atlético Bucaramanga responded in the 30th minute with a goal from Jhon Emerson Córdoba, who took advantage of an assist from Hinestroza to beat goalkeeper Andrés Mosquera Marmolejo. In the second half, he extended his lead through a score by Daniel Mosquera after a rebound in the rival area.
Santa Fe did not give up and in the 82nd minute, Julian Millán scored for his team. Subsequently, Agustín Rodríguez tied the overall score by converting a penalty in the 90th minute, taking the match to a penalty shootout.
In the penalty shootout, Bucaramanga won 5-6 after defender Millán hit the ball into the left postin the seventh collection of the series, unleashing euphoria in his followers and silencing the local fans.
