Luis Ángel Palacios scores late winner for Independiente Santa Fe against Atlético Bucaramanga

OPA WIRE, Oct 27 (OPA) — Independiente Santa Fe claimed a narrow 2-1 victory against Atlético Bucaramanga during Wednesday’s Liga BetPlay 2026-II fixture. The match, held at Bogotá’s Nemesio Camacho El Campín stadium, remained deadlocked until the final minutes of stoppage time when Luis Ángel Palacios scored the winning goal in the 93rd minute.

The contest saw a total attendance of 9,806 spectators. Atlético Bucaramanga had briefly leveled the score in the 79th minute through a goal by Luciano Pons, canceling out Santa Fe's earlier lead. The match was marked by disciplinary action, including the 88th-minute expulsion of Atlético Bucaramanga manager Pablo Peirano for conduct on the sidelines.

Both teams entered the match as direct competitors in the league standings, with Santa Fe and Bucaramanga holding the fifth and sixth positions respectively. The result significantly bolsters Santa Fe’s standing as they push for a spot in the upcoming semifinal quadrangular stage of the Colombian championship.

Following this result, Santa Fe continues its campaign to solidify its position within the top tier of the league table. Atlético Bucaramanga, despite the late defeat, remains in contention for the final qualification spots as the tournament enters its closing stages.