Colón de San Justo champions! Last-gasp win on penalties at 15 de Abril | OneFootball

The 15 de Abril Stadium was the stage for a thrilling decider that brought a hard-fought league title race to an end. After a scoreless draw in regulation time, Colón de San Justo proved more efficient in the penalty shootout, beating La Perla del Oeste 4-2 to be crowned champions. The match was broadcast by Santa Fe Deportivo, with commentary from Cristian “Cachi” Retamar and Juan Carlos Haberkon.

The outcome capped a tournament that featured three major contenders in the battle for the top spot: La Perla del Oeste, Colón de San Justo, and Sanjustino. For much of the competition, the blue-and-maroon side held a three-point lead at the top. However, a string of draws and a loss to the San Justo team itself delayed the title decision. La Perla finished the regular championship with 52 points after defeating Ateneo Inmaculada 3-1. Colón, meanwhile, had an inconsistent campaign and lost ground because of its dual competition, but responded in time down the stretch and forced this playoff by beating Las Flores II.

The decisive match was played with gritted teeth. In the first half, the intensity was high and both sides had clear chances to break the deadlock. In that opening period, Lisandro Aracni, La Perla’s goalkeeper, emerged as the standout player with crucial saves to keep the score level. In the second half, physical fatigue took its toll, the pace dropped noticeably, and there were hardly any dangerous chances, making a penalty shootout inevitable.

In the shootout, efficiency was on Colón de San Justo’s side. While Fernando Márquez and Facundo Casas missed their attempts for La Perla, the San Justo team converted its kicks to seal the final 4-2 scoreline. With this victory, Colón completed a remarkable comeback and sparked celebrations among its fans by claiming the long-awaited league title.

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