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

With two thrilling matches and a lovely crowd atmosphere, Colón de Santa Fe thrashed Guadalupe 4 to 1, and Unión defeated Independiente de Santo Tomé on penalties. Both teams made it to 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 pursuit of a spot in the grand final.

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

At Guadalupe's field, the team led by Tobaldo was determined to challenge one of the favorites. The home team had a great first half, showing tactical order, high pressure, and an offensive approach that troubled the 'Sabalero'. That effort paid off: the first half ended 1 to 1, a result that reflected a balanced game, with shared dominance and clear chances in both areas.

However, in the second half, Colón showcased all its prowess. Under the guidance of Rodrigo Aranda from the bench, the red and black team adjusted their lines, accelerated in midfield, and found spaces that hadn't appeared in the first 45 minutes. With mobility, clarity in distribution, and a more incisive offense, Colón tilted the balance by scoring three more goals, sealing a convincing 4 to 1 victory that allowed them to advance to the semifinals without dispute. The final stretch of the match showed a solid, confident, and effective visiting team, attributes that position them as one of the most dangerous opponents in the final stages of the tournament.

The other quarterfinal clash, between Unión and Independiente de Santo Tomé, was more tightly contested and balanced. Both teams played a very physical match, with constant pressure and few opportunities for the playmakers. After a scrappy first half, the second half increased in intensity, and it was Independiente who struck first. However, the Tatengue reacted in time and equalized to keep their hopes alive.

The 1 to 1 draw in regulation time forced the series to be decided by penalty kicks, where Unión showed greater effectiveness and composure. With a solid performance from their goalkeeper and precise execution from their shooters, they won the shootout 4 to 2 and secured their spot in the semifinals. The Tatengue's celebration reflected the importance of the victory, especially against an Independiente team that had been performing well in the latter part of 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 duel with a rich history in regional football. On the other side of the bracket, Unión will face Sanjustino, another major contender in the tournament and a team that comes in strong after a convincing performance in previous rounds.

The winners of both brackets will advance to a single final, to be played on neutral ground, promising to become one of the most attended sporting events of the year in the League. Expectations are high, the competitive balance maintains the suspense, and the Santafesina Football League is preparing for a decisive week in its calendar. The four semifinalists arrive with solid arguments and the intact dream of lifting the 2025 Clausura title.

This Saturday in the Santa Rosa de Lima and Las Flores II neighborhoods, the Semifinals of the Octagonal of the Jerárquicos Salud Cup were played: Banco delivered a blow against the Apertura champion, and Nuevo Horizonte defeated Deportivo Agua as visitors. Bancarios and Turquesas will compete in the Final of the reduced tournament to see who will contest the first promotion against the Naranja. 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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