CD Junior FC 0:1 Millonarios — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Rodrigo Contreras struck in the 90th minute as Millonarios edged Junior Barranquilla 0-1 in the Primera A, Apertura, with Jermein Peña the standout performer despite defeat, and the win sets up Millonarios' next fixture against Deportivo Pasto on 5 August. Junior dominated possession but were punished for their profligacy in a tight, ill-tempered contest that saw six yellow cards, including one for Peña.

The match turned on a single moment of late drama, as Andrey Estupiñán teed up Contreras to fire home in stoppage time, a cruel blow for Junior after they had weathered Millonarios' sustained pressure. The visitors had created the better chances throughout, with 16 shots to Junior's 7, and the hosts' resistance finally cracked when it mattered most.

The statistics tell a stark story: Millonarios had 16 shots to Junior's 7 and earned 7 corners to 2, while their xG of 0.55 comfortably surpassed Junior's 0.36, and the second half saw them pile on 10 shots to Junior's 4 despite the hosts enjoying 58% possession. Peña was the standout with a 7.9 rating in defence, though his performance could not alter the outcome.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Junior Barranquilla vs Millonarios?

Junior Barranquilla 0-1 Millonarios (Primera A, Apertura).

Who scored?

Rodrigo Contreras (90', assist Andrey Estupiñán) for Millonarios.

Were there any cards in Junior Barranquilla vs Millonarios?

Yellow cards: Juan David Ríos (Junior Barranquilla); Jhomier Guerrero (Millonarios); Jermein Peña (Junior Barranquilla); Leonardo Castro (Millonarios); Mauro Silveira (Junior Barranquilla); Rodrigo Contreras (Millonarios).

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