The Campín was the scene of one of those nights that will remain in memory. This Friday, August 8, by date 6 of the BetPlay II-2025 LeagueMillionaires and Deportivo Cali signed a 3-3 vibrant full of emotions, unexpected twists and drama.
The day began with an emotional recognition of the blue fans of Alberto Gamero, today DT of Cali, but with a glorious past in Millionaires. And at the start, the place seemed determined to break its bad streak of three losses to the thread. At minute 7, Beckham David Castro opened the scoring after Santiago Giordana pass. Then, Helibelton Palacios expanded the advantage to 27 ‘for a 2-0 that seemed to sentence the game.
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But in football nothing is written. The Cali woke up thanks to the entrance of Johan Martínez, a talented ’10’ who ignited the spark. Before the break, a penalty from Andrés Llinás allowed Aviles Hurtado to discount (2-1). Verdiblanca pressure grew and in 58 ‘Hurtado matched with a powerful auction. Only four minutes later, Martínez nailed a free kick goal for 2-3, consuming the comeback.
Caleña’s joy was interrupted by drama. In the goal play, goalkeeper Guillermo de Amores suffered a shock when he collided with the post and had to go on a stretcher. Worse, at 72 ‘Llinás suffered a leg fracture that hit everyone.
Millionaires, wounded but not defeated, found in Danis Bangguero the hero of the tie with his free kick at 81 ‘which sealed the final 3-3.
The result leaves both with a pending task, but with the certainty that they have campuses capable of fighting. A night of goals, tears and cheers that reaffirms why this tightening class between Millionaires and Cali never disappoints.
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