Millonarios overcame Junior Barranquilla in a close win on Wednesday, 3-2, in a game related to matchweek 17 of Liga Colombiana Apertura. To this matchweek, Alberto Gamero's team came from three wins, and Arturo Reyes's team came from a draw. Leonardo Castro was the main player.
The first goal was scored by Leonardo Castro after 39 minutes.
After the break, forward struck the second goal for Millonarios. Forward now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. With 64 minutes on the clock, Alberto Gamero's team increased their lead with a goal from Emerson Rodríguez. After 70 minutes, Carlos Bacca struck for Junior Barranquilla. Marco Pérez netted the last goal in the 77th minute from the penalty spot.
After the result Millonarios are 7th in the table, with 25 points, while Junior Barranquilla sit 8th place, with 25 points. With regard to the next fixture, Alberto Gamero's team visit Deportivo Pereira, while Arturo Reyes's team will play at home against Once Caldas.
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Leonardo Castro 39' 47' Emerson Rodríguez 64' | Carlos Bacca 70' Marco Pérez 77' (pen.) |