Colón and Unión reach Clausura semi-finals in Liga Santafesina | OneFootball

With two thrilling matches and a great crowd, Colón de Santa Fe thrashed Guadalupe 4-1 and Unión beat Independiente de Santo Tomé on penalties. Both teams made it into the top four of the 2025 Clausura Tournament of the Santafesina League. Next week, Colón de San Justo will host Colón de SF, while Unión will face Sanjustino in search of a spot in the grand final.

The quarterfinals of the 2025 Clausura Tournament of the Santafesina League delivered two intense, hard-fought, and emotional matches this weekend that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Colón de Santa Fe and Unión managed to advance to the semifinals after defeating Guadalupe and Independiente de Santo Tomé, respectively, and now await the matchups that will decide the tournament finalists.

On Guadalupe’s field, the team led by Tobaldo came out determined to challenge one of the favorites. The home side had a great first half, showing tactical discipline, high pressing, and an offensive approach that unsettled the “Sabalero.” That effort paid off: the first half ended 1-1, a result that reflected a balanced game, with periods of dominance for both sides and clear chances in both penalty areas.

However, in the second half Colón showed all its class. Under the guidance of Rodrigo Aranda from the bench, the rojinegro tightened up, accelerated in midfield, and found spaces that hadn’t appeared in the first 45 minutes. With movement, clarity in distribution, and a sharper attack, Colón gradually tipped the balance, scoring three more goals to seal a convincing 4-1 win, a result that sent them through to the semifinals without question. The final stretch of the match saw a visiting team that was solid, confident, and effective—qualities that make them one of the most dangerous opponents in the final stages of the tournament.

The other quarterfinal, played between Unión and Independiente de Santo Tomé, was a tighter and more balanced affair. Both teams played a very physical match, with constant pressure and little freedom for the creative players. After a scrappy first half, the second period picked up in intensity and it was Independiente who struck first. However, the Tatengue responded in time and managed to equalize to keep their hopes alive.

The 1-1 draw in regular time meant the series had to be decided by penalties, where Unión showed greater composure and effectiveness. With a solid performance from their goalkeeper and precise execution from their penalty takers, they won the shootout 4-2 and secured their place in the semifinals. The Tatengue celebration reflected the importance of the victory, especially against an Independiente side that had been having a strong end to the tournament.

With these results, the semifinal matchups are set. Colón de San Justo, who had eliminated Ateneo Inmaculada in their bracket, will host Colón de Santa Fe in a high-voltage clash with plenty of regional football history. On the other side of the draw, Unión will face Sanjustino, another major contender in the tournament and a team coming in strong after a convincing run in previous rounds.

The winners of both semifinals will advance to a single final, to be played at a neutral venue and which promises to be one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year in the League. Expectations are high, the sporting parity keeps the suspense alive, and the Santafesina Football League is preparing for a decisive week in its calendar. All four semifinalists arrive with solid credentials and the dream of lifting the 2025 Clausura title still intact.

This Saturday in the Santa Rosa de Lima and Las Flores II neighborhoods, the Semifinals of the Jerárquicos Salud Cup Octagonal were played: Banco pulled off an upset against the Apertura champion and Nuevo Horizonte defeated Deportivo Agua as visitors. Bancarios and Turquesas will play the final of the mini-tournament to see who will face Naranja for the first promotion spot. Deportivo Santa Rosa 0 – Nuevo Horizonte 2 (Lautaro Wagner x2); Las Flores II 0 – Banco Provincial 2 (Ismael Contrera and Maximiliano Plutino).

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