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Deportivo Cali Thrashes Millonarios in Thrilling Match
Palmira, Colombia – In an exciting match played at the Estadio Deportivo Cali, the home team secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Millonarios in the sixth round of the 2025 Primera A League. The game, played on February 23rd, was characterized by Cali’s efficiency and an accumulation of yellow cards for both teams.
Deportivo Cali dominated the opening minutes, taking the lead in the 2nd minute with a goal from J.C. Caldera Alvis, assisted by F. Viafara. The second goal arrived in the 22nd minute, scored by E. Rodriguez, with an assist from A. Estupinan. Millonarios tried to react, but Cali remained solid in defense and capitalized on their opportunities. The first half ended with a 2-0 lead for the home team, and yellow cards were shown to S. Mosquera (Millonarios), Y. Gordillo, A. Estupinan, and Javier Reina (Deportivo Cali).
The second half began with Millonarios attempting to close the gap, but Deportivo Cali struck again in the 70th minute with a goal from A. Estupinan, assisted once more by F. Viafara. Despite Cali’s dominance, Millonarios managed to pull one back in stoppage time with a goal from S. Giordana in the 90th minute. Deportivo Cali finished the game with five yellow cards, while Millonarios received two. Despite the cautions, both teams displayed aggressive play, reflected in the statistics: Cali had 44% possession, 11 shots (6 on target), 3 corners, and 20 fouls, while Millonarios dominated possession with 56%, taking 12 shots (3 on target), 4 corners, and 12 fouls. The referee was Edwin Ferney Trujillo Castro. The victory leaves Deportivo Cali in an excellent position in the league table.
Substitutions millonarios: at minute 46 H. Palacios came in and D. Alfonzo went out., at minute 46 J. Arias came in and N. Giraldo went out., at minute 46 D. Mantilla came in and J. Valencia went out., at minute 75 S. Giordana came in and R. Falcao went out., at minute 76 J. E. Cordoba Mosquera came in and D. Ruiz went out.
Substitutions deportivo cali: at minute 52 C. Graciano came in and E. Rodriguez went out., at minute 76 G. Cabezas came in and V. Mejia went out., at minute 76 J. Galindo came in and A. Estupinan went out., at minute 76 I. Venecia came in and Javier Reina went out., at minute 82 J. Arango came in and J. Barrera went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Deportivo Cali
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