Match Summary
Santa Fe defeated Junior 3:1. The match was played in Primera A 2020. Goals were scored by F. Sambueza 4′, D. Valdes 45′ (pen.), D. Valdes 66′, C. Valencia 72′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Santa Fe had 48% possession while Junior held 52%. Santa Fe had 17 shots (6 on target) compared to 9 (2 on target) for Junior. Santa Fe made 3 substitutions, Junior made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Santa Fe and Junior — 4 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Velásquez
Penalty
assist: F. Sambueza
assist: M. Borja
Match Statistics
Santa Fe had 48% possession against Junior's 52%. Santa Fe registered 17 shots (6 on target) while Junior managed 9 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–3. Fouls committed: 11–15.
Lineups
Santa Fe lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under H. Rivera, while Junior deployed a 4-4-1-1 under J. Comesaña.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Santa Fe is 6.85, compared to — for Junior. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Santa Fe's highest-rated starter is D. Mosquera (6.85), while Junior's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Santa Fe deploy 4 defenders rated 6.85 on average, against Junior's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Santa Fe field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Junior's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Santa Fe start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Junior averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Santa Fe's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: D. Mosquera (33), oldest: D. Mosquera (33)), while Junior average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Santa Fe have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Junior show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Santa Fe
Junior
Head to Head
Santa Fe and Junior have met 2 times — Santa Fe won 2, Junior won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Santa Fe leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (4 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2025.
2
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0
Drawn
0
Junior
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026