America achieved an epic comeback and defeating 3-1 to Deportivo Cali in the second leg of the final he became champion of the Women’s Professional League 2022 thanks to a global score of 4-3.
Catalina Usmetwice, and Ingrid Vidal marked for the ‘scarlet’. Linda Caycedo discounted for the ‘sugar factories’.
In the first time, Americawith the impulse of his fans, attacked against the arch of Deportivo Cali in search of the comeback.
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The ‘scarlet’, led by Catherine Usme, they generated risk actions where they took advantage of the speed of their offensive players to unbalance. The opening of the scoreboard was recorded in the 7th minute.
Mariana Zamorano She overflowed down the left wing and after leaving a rival defender on the way, she sent a cross into the area. the goalkeeper Stefany Castano managed to deflect the ball, but the rebound was left to Catalina Usme, who scored with a superb left foot shot.
With the tie on aggregate achieved, America didn’t slow down and kept the momentum going to get over Cali. The ‘sugar companies’ were imprecise and surprised by the rival’s attitude.
In the 35th minute, the ‘scarlets’ turned the scoreboard around. After a collective action, Diana Ospina headed the ball inside the area to enable Ingrid Vidalwho did not despair and calmly settled down to define and celebrate the 2nd set.
In the second half, Deportivo Cali He reacted and in the 46th minute he got the discount. Linda Caycedo She was the great protagonist of the Verdiblancas when she received the ball inside the area and with time and without a mark, she found the space to finish off and score the 2-1.
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The ‘sugar’ reaction was short-lived, as America once again took over the game and generated dangerous plays in search of the goal that would give them the title.
In the 71st minute, after a confusing action inside the area, the central referee Érika Sánchez sanctioned an assault on Gabriela Rodríguez as a criminal foul.
Catalina Usme took it upon himself to execute and convert the infraction to put the 3-1 and give America the title.
In the last minutes, América managed the game to wait for time to run out and thus celebrate their second title in the Women’s League.
