Tolima and Bucaramanga, in Américo Montanini.
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Atlético Bucaramanga confirmed his great moment in the Betplay League with a 2-0 victory over Tolima Sports at the start of date 12.
The team led by Leonel Álvarez remains solid at the tip of the championship and reached 24 points, taking three advantage to Junior, who must still play his match on this day.
The score opened at the end of the first half, when Fabián Sambueza converted penalty to minute 47 after a foul inside the area on Faber Gil.
😬 Of the most unusual penalties that have been seen in Colombia. Fiermarín had the ball in his hands and when trying quickly, he ended up hitting Gil. Being the ball at stake is maximum penalty. The truth, was saved from the red because the blow went to the ear.pic.twitter.com/Rs3Xk8e8oQ
– The VAR Central (Andrés) (@elvarcentral) September 19, 2025
The precision of the steering wheel and the thrust of the Santandereano team marked the tone of a commitment that dominated in the key moments, showing defensive order and rapid transitions.
In the second part, Bucaramanga maintained the intensity and found the second goal in time of replacement. Luciano Pons, who had entered the complement, defined with a powerful auction at the angle after a Sambueza pass to sentence the commitment and unleash the party at the Américo Montanini stadium.
The visiting team tried to react, but found a firm defense and a safe Aldair under the three sticks. Tolima suffered several casualties due to injury and failed to generate the volume of play necessary to disturb the result in Bucaramanga.
With this triumph, Bucaramanga is confirmed as a leader, exciting his fans with the anticipated classification to the home runs. Junior must win its commitment not to lose footprint to the 'Leopardo' team in the fight for the lead.
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