América de Cali defeated Millonarios and strengthened their position at the top of the table.

Independiente del Valle defeated Millonarios 2-1 at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium, consolidating their position as leaders of the 2024-II BetPlay League. Before 24,016 Scarlet fans, Jorge Da Silva 's team secured a crucial victory in the rescheduled match from Matchday 5.

The match began with intensity from the very first second. Just a minute into the game, Franco Leys tried to surprise with a powerful shot from outside the box, but the ball sailed over the crossbar. América continued to press, and in the 6th minute, Andrés Mosquera headed the ball in the opposing penalty area, though his effort went just wide.

Millonarios responded after 20 minutes with a clear chance. Leonardo Castro took a powerful free kick, but goalkeeper Jorge Soto reacted with a great save, keeping the score at 0-0 . América came back strong in the 29th minute with another long-range shot from Franco Leys that went just over the bar.

The home side's persistence paid off in the 36th minute when Rodrigo Holgado was brought down in the box and the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Duván Vergara stepped up and, with a low shot, beat goalkeeper Diego Novoa to make it 1-0. The first half ended with that score.

América came out determined to extend their lead in the second half. In the 49th minute, Nilson Castrillón nearly scored with a header that went just wide. However, it was Millonarios who equalized in the 57th minute. Leonardo Castro pounced on a rebound inside the box and finished to make it 1-1 at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium.

Far from settling, América launched an attack in search of the winning goal. Éder Álvarez tried his luck with a powerful shot from midfield in the 61st minute, but the ball missed the target.

As the match neared its end, América found the winning goal. In the 78th minute, Rodrigo Holgado broke down the right flank and sent in a precise cross that Franco Leys , with great determination, connected with to make it 2-1, the final score.

In added time, Leonardo Castro received a red card for a hard foul on Nilson Castrillón , leaving Millonarios with ten men in the final moments.

With this victory, the Reds now have 29 points and solidify their position at the top of the table. The five-time champions ' next challenge will be this Monday, October 14, when they host Independiente Medellín at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium , looking to extend their winning streak.