July 21, 2024, 6:33 PM
July 21, 2024, 6:33 PM
He Club Destroyers took a significant step towards their return to the top division by qualifying for the national phase of the 2024 Simon Bolivar Cup. In an exciting match played at the Gilberto Parada stadium in Montero, the team needed at least one point to secure their qualification and achieved a 1-1 draw against Atlético Juniors.
Since the start of the match, Destroyers showed determination. The first half was balanced, with both teams trying to control the ball, but it was the Cuchuqui team that took the lead on the scoreboard. Johan Gomez, Colombian forward, opened the scoring in the 15th minute, taking advantage of a lapse in the rival defence. This goal was crucial, as it put Destroyers in a favourable position to secure their qualification.
However, in the second half, Atlético Juniors reacted and sought the equalizer with intensity. The effort paid off when Andrés Ayreyu managed to equalize the score at 70 minutes, which created tension on the pitch and among the fans who attended the match. Despite the attempts of both teams to score the winning goal, time ran out and the match ended in a draw that benefited the Máquina Vieja.
With this result, Destroyers accumulated 21 points in the standings, thus securing the second ticket to the national phase, where they will face teams from the rest of the country in a group format that will lead to the playoffs. For its part, Atlético Juniors stagnated in the third position with 17 points and will have to wait until the last date to decide their future in the tournament.
Until now, New City Santa Cruz Academy FC and Destroyers are the only classified teams from Santa Cruz, While the fight for third place remains between Atletico Juniors (17 pts) and Deportivo Nueva Santa Cruz (16 pts), which are very close in the table.
It is important to highlight that Torre Fuerte, September 24 and River 66 of San Julián They have already been eliminated on previous dates, leaving the remaining teams in intense competition for the final qualifying spots.
Other matches of the date
September 24 2-1 Strong Tower
CNSC Academia FC 1-0 Deportivo NSC
Next (last) date
NSC Sports – September 24
Strong Tower – Atletico Juniors
Destroyers – River 66
