América de Cali Advances to Semifinals After Penalty Shootout Victory

Barranquilla, Colombia – América de Cali secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 championship after defeating Atlético Junior in a tense penalty shootout following a 1-0 regulation time victory on October 14.

The quarterfinal match took place at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, where Atlético Junior initially held a 2-1 lead from the first leg. Despite the setback, América rallied to tie the aggregate score before moving on to penalties.

Junior scored the only goal of the match in the 37th minute through José Enamorado, who fired a powerful shot from the left side of the box. From that point, Junior shifted to a more defensive strategy, aiming to protect their lead and counterattack.

The match remained 1-0 at the end of regulation, leading to a penalty shootout where both teams faced increased pressure. In a dramatic series involving 18 penalty kicks, América de Cali emerged victorious, converting 8 to Junior’s 7, which saw a shot hit the crossbar and another miss narrowly.

With their win, América now awaits their semifinal opponent, which will be determined by the outcome of the match between Atlético Nacional and Once Caldas. América’s successful run in the tournament continues as they now look to secure a place in the finals.