Match Summary
Santa Fe defeated Junior 3:2. The match was played in Primera A 2022. Goals were scored by A. Estupiñán 55′, C. Bacca 63′, C. Bacca 65′, J. Torres 71′, M. Mier 90′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Junior had 55% possession while Santa Fe held 45%. Junior had 13 shots (6 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Santa Fe. Junior made 5 substitutions, Santa Fe made 4. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Dairon Mosquera 34′).
Match Events
Key match events between Junior and Santa Fe — 5 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Mosquera
assist: J. Pajoy
assist: E. Cetré
assist: A. Estupiñán
Penalty
Match Statistics
Junior had 55% possession against Santa Fe's 45%. Junior registered 13 shots (6 on target) while Santa Fe managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 2–7. Fouls committed: 10–8.
Lineups
Junior lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under A. Reyes, while Santa Fe deployed a 4-4-2 under A. Arias.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Junior is —, compared to 6.85 for Santa Fe. 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. Junior's highest-rated starter is —, while Santa Fe's best-rated player is D. Mosquera (6.85).
Defensive Solidity
Junior deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Santa Fe's 4-man backline averaging 6.85. 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
Junior field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Santa Fe'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
Junior start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Santa Fe 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 Junior's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Santa Fe average 33.0 (youngest: D. Mosquera (33), oldest: D. Mosquera (33)). 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, Junior have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Santa Fe show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Junior and Santa Fe have met 2 times — Junior won 0, Santa Fe won 2, 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 (2 for the home side, 4 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.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026