The BetPlay Dimayor 2024-I League will meet its champion next Saturday, June 15 in El Campín. Independent Santa Fe will receive Atlético Bucaramanga after the defeat in the first leg, in a match that could end in a global draw. How is the title defined if this happens?
There are only 90 minutes of play left to meet the new Colombian soccer champion. Atlético Bucaramanga has won 1-0 Independent Santa Fe in the first leg of the grand final at the Alfonso López Stadium and will go for the title next Saturday, June 15 at the Nemesio Camacho El Campín Stadium.
Bucaramanga has the advantage going into the second leg, but Independent Santa Fe They have all the arguments to go looking for a comeback at home. However, there is also the possibility of an aggregate tie in the second leg of the grand final.
What happens if Independiente Santa Fe and Atlético Bucaramanga tie?
It is clear that, since it is a final, a winner must emerge from next Saturday’s match in the Colombian capital. Therefore, it is necessary to know what the tie-breaking criterion is, which may occur in the event that Independiente Santa Fe win by a single goal difference.
Unlike other championships, the BetPlay Dimayor League regulations specify that only 180 minutes are played in the definition of the title, so There will be no extra time in case of a tie. If this were the case, the final would go directly to a penalty shootout..
“The club that obtains the highest score in the round-trip matches in the Final of the BetPlay I League 2024 will be the champion of the BetPlay DIMAYOR I League 2024. Ties in points that occur in these phases of the competition will be resolved as follows: : 1. Greater difference between the total goals for and the total goals against. 2. If the tie persists at the end of the second match (second leg), the position will be defined by kicks from the penalty spot, in accordance with the procedure established by the IFAB” says the regulation.
What does Santa Fe need?
After losing in the first leg, it is clear that Independent Santa Fe He will start from behind in next Saturday’s game. In order to become champion, Bogota residents only need to win. ‘The Cardinals’ would take the title of winning by a difference equal to or greater than 2 goals, while a victory by a goal difference would take them to a penalty shootout.
What does Bucaramanga need?
To become champion while avoiding the penalty shootout, Atlético Bucaramanga It is enough for him not to lose next Saturday in El Campín. Victory with any goal difference or even a draw would make the Auriverde win the first title in its history.
