América de Cali drew against La Equidad and is the sole leader of the League

El Campín was the setting for a thrilling match between Aseguradores and Escarlatas , for the eighth round of the 2024-II BetPlay League. Although the Reds came close to victory, a last-gasp goal resulted in a final score of 2-2.

From the opening minutes, América displayed their attacking intent. In the 8th minute, Yerson Candelo sent in a dangerous cross from the right. After a short clearance by the defense, the ball fell to Rodrigo Holgado , but the Argentine striker failed to capitalize with his left foot, sending his shot over the crossbar.

The Reds tried again through Jader Quiñones , who forced a save from goalkeeper Washington Ortega, who cleared the ball with a good reaction. Shortly after, Alexis Zapata tried to surprise with a free kick, but his shot went wide.

Five minutes before halftime, Jorge Da Silva 's men opened the scoring. Quiñones, persistent down the right flank, sent in a precise cross that found Alexis Zapata , who rose to head the ball past the home goalkeeper. Thus, América went into the locker room with a narrow lead.

Just at the 49th minute, Yerson Candelo executed a surgical pass to Duván Vergara , who inside the area and with the first intention, shot to place and beat Ortega to make it 0-2 in the capital.

Five minutes later, a controversial moment would mark the match. A clear foul on Andrés Mosquera was ignored by the referee. Play continued with Leiner Escalante entering the area to cross to the far post, where Santiago Gómez appeared to assist Ayron Del Valle, who headed home to pull one back for the capital city team and make it 1-2.

América nearly scored their third goal in the 63rd minute through Rodrigo Holgado , after a through ball from Cristian Barrios , but his shot went just wide. Just when it seemed América would secure a victory, La Equidad capitalized on the final play of the game. In stoppage time, Santiago Gómez delivered a corner kick that found Jaison Mina's head. The ball nestled into the back of the net, making it 2-2.

With this result, América de Cali reached 33 points and remains the sole leader of the league, with a four-point advantage over their closest rival. Now, the Red Devils must focus on their Copa BetPlay match this Wednesday, October 23, against Deportivo Cali in Palmaseca, where they will seek passage to the semifinals.