Gallery: In JuanFer's debut, América defeated Santa Fe at home

The Valle del Cauca team made their home ground count and beat the capital city team 2-0 at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium, for the fifth matchday of the BetPlay DIMAYOR League 2025-I.

Jorge Da Silva 's team came out with the firm intention of winning to maintain their undefeated record and continue in the top positions of the standings, but they encountered an organized rival who knew how to resist the Scarlet attacks in the first half.

The clearest chance for the home side in the first half came in the 42nd minute, after a great cross from Juan Fernando Quintero, which Peruvian striker Luis Ramos headed, but goalkeeper Andrés Mehring was alert and sent the ball out for a corner.
Just 3 minutes into the second half, Quintero took a precise corner kick to Rodrigo Holgado , who headed the ball into the back of the net.
Eight minutes later, the young José Cavadía reached the byline and crossed the ball with his right foot. Jean Pestaña rose highest and increased the Red Devils' lead with a header.

In the 58th minute, Juan Fernando Quintero had the opportunity to score a goal in his debut as a Scarlet player , with a free kick; however, the visiting goalkeeper was alert and cleared the ball.

In the 71st minute, the visiting team was reduced to 10 players after Jhojan Torres committed a hard foul on Duván Vergara. Initially, the referee showed him a yellow card, but was alerted by VAR to review the play and ultimately sent the midfielder off.

With eight minutes of regulation time remaining, defender Brayan Medina committed a foul inside the penalty area, and the referee awarded a penalty. Santiago Mosquera stepped up to take it, but his shot was brilliantly saved by Jorge Soto . The American goalkeeper guessed correctly and gathered the ball at the second attempt.

With this victory, the Reds reached 10 points and are in third place in the standings, with one game in hand. The Americans' next challenge will be on Sunday, February 23, when they visit Deportes Tolima at the Manuel Murillo Toro stadium for the sixth matchday of the 2025-I BetPlay League.