In a thrilling Copa BetPlay quarterfinal match, América de Cali faced Atlético Junior on October 14, 2025. The game took place at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, where the stakes were high for both teams.
Match Overview
América de Cali lost the match 1-0 but advanced to the semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout. This result followed a 2-1 defeat in the first leg, which took place at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla.
Key Moments of the Game
- First Half: Atlético Junior opened the scoring in the 37th minute. José Enamorado fired a powerful shot from outside the box to give his team a 1-0 lead.
- Defensive Strategy: Following the goal, Junior adopted a conservative approach, prioritizing defense while looking for counterattacking opportunities.
- América’s Goalkeeping Heroics: Jefferson Martínez, the Junior goalkeeper, made crucial saves to maintain the scoreline at 0-0 during critical moments.
Pens and Progression
After regular time ended with a 1-0 score, the match went to penalties. The shootout was fiercely contested, with a total of 18 penalty kicks taken.
- América de Cali converted 8 of their penalties.
- Atlético Junior missed two crucial attempts—one hit the crossbar and the other went wide.
The final penalty shootout score was 8-7 in favor of América de Cali, securing their passage to the semifinals.
Looking Ahead
With their place in the semifinals confirmed, América de Cali now awaits the winner of the upcoming match between Atlético Nacional and Once Caldas. Enthusiasts of the Copa BetPlay can anticipate an exciting semifinal round.
