Atlético Bucaramanga wrote a golden page in the history of Colombian football by winning its first star in an electrifying final held in El Campín.
The ‘Leopardo’ team became champions after beating Independiente Santa Fe in the penalty shootout with a score of 6-5.
The confrontation began with intensity from the first minute. The ‘Cardenales’ took the early lead thanks to a goal from Hugo Rodallega, igniting excitement in the Bogotá stadium. However, Bucaramanga did not take long to respond and, with an outstanding performance by Jhon Emerson Mosquera and Daniel Mosquera, managed to turn the score around.
Tension increased towards the end of the game. Santa Fe, demonstrating its combative spirit, equalized the aggregate score at 3-3 and took the decision to a penalty shootout, making the outcome suitable only for the bravest.
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It is worth mentioning that the first match had ended 1-0 in favor of Bucaramanga, but in the second leg, Santa Fe won 3-2 in their own home. The finish from eleven meters was intense, but finally, the ‘Leopards’ They took the victory with a 6-5 on penalties, unleashing the euphoria of their followers.
Rafael Dudamel, the strategist of Atlético Bucaramanga, stands as the architect of this historic triumph. With this title, Dudamel adds a second star to his career as a coach in Colombia, having previously been champion with Deportivo Cali.
This triumph not only marks a milestone in the club’s history, but also ignites the passion of a city that proudly celebrates its champion team. The management hopes that the team’s first star is just the beginning of a golden era in Colombian soccer.
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