In a high-scoring match, América debuted with a victory in the 2025-I BetPlay League

A new season began for the Scarlet team with a commitment full of excitement from beginning to end.

The game started with difficulties for the Reds. Just four minutes in, Llaneros took the lead after a low shot from Carlos Sierra, which deflected off defender Brayan Medina and wrong-footed Uruguayan goalkeeper Santiago Silva , who couldn't prevent the goal.

The home side responded in the 24th minute. Marcos Mina reached the final third of the pitch and delivered a precise cross into the area for Cristian Barrios, who finished with a first-time shot that ended up in the back of the net.

Five minutes later, Barrios was sent off after a stamp reviewed by VAR. Down to ten men, América had to fight back, and in the 31st minute, an unfortunate own goal by Brayan Medina put the opposition back in the lead.

The Scarlet team's reaction came in the second half. In the 60th minute, after a corner kick from Duván Vergara , Sebastián Navarro assisted Rodrigo Holgado , who powerfully headed the ball into the net for the 2-2 equalizer.

In the 61st minute, Llaneros took the lead again. The play began with a through ball from Michael Rangel to Kener Valencia. The striker evaded the American goalkeeper and finished inside the area to make it 2-3.

The visiting team's joy lasted 8 minutes, because in the 69th minute, Marcos Mina assisted Éder Álvarez Balanta so that the midfielder could score a great goal from outside the area.

A minute later, Independiente poured forward and found the equalizer. Jan Franc Lucumí unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, but the opposing goalkeeper parried it. Rodrigo Holgado , with a keen eye for goal, pounced on the rebound and finished first-time, sending the ball into the back of the net to seal the 4-3 victory.

The game could have ended with one more goal, but Duván Vergara 's powerful shot, in his 100th game wearing the American jersey, went just wide.

There was no time for more. América won 4-3 in their debut and started their league campaign on the right foot. The Red Devils ' next game will be on Sunday, February 2nd, when they visit Atlético Bucaramanga at the Américo Montatini Stadium.