Deportivo Independiente Medellín took the first step to qualify to the final of the BetPlay 2025 Cup. On their visit to the Polideportivo Sur stadium, they beat Envigado by the slightest difference, a team that played almost the entire second half with one less man due to the expulsion of Didier Palacios.
The match was difficult for DIM due to Envigado’s defensive approach. Double line of four to contain a high-level attack led by Léider Berrío, Luis Sandoval, Francisco Fydriszewski and company.
Highlights of the first half It was a left-footed shot by Chino Sandoval that was saved by Juan Pablo Montoya, one of the figures of the match. The Envigado goalkeeper flew to send the ball to the corner kick.
Medellín takes a penalty, but wins at the end
Envigado was left with one less player at the start of the second half. Defender Didier Palacios was sent off for a foul in the area against Berrío that had to be reviewed by the VAR. After 7 minutes of review, referee Jhon Ospina gave a penalty in favor of DIM and a red card for the local player.
Leyser Chaverra took the penalty to the left side of Juan Pablo Montoya and he saved it. Medellín began to look from mid-distance with shots from Berrío – he crashed into the post – and Fydriszewski. Finally, The score was 0-1 at 84′ thanks to Diego Moreno. Cross into the Londoño area, Torijano’s header to the far post and Moreno’s header.
The last clear goal option for DIM was at 90+3′ with a free kick from Londoño that was well saved by Montoya. Despite the defeat, Envigado’s number one was one of the best of the afternoon at the Sur Sports Center.
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The second leg will be played on Wednesday, November 12 at the Atanasio Girardot stadium in Medellín (8:00 pm). The other semifinal is being won by Nacional with a difference of three goals over América de Cali.
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