America clinch second consecutive Colombian league title

Source: Xinhua| 2020-12-28 09:44:22|Editor: huaxia

BOGOTA, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- America de Cali secured their 15th Colombian top-flight title on Sunday despite a 2-0 defeat to Santa Fe in the second leg of the Primera A final.

Jeison Palacios and Fabian Sambueza scored first-half goals at El Campin as Santa Fe whittled down America's 3-0 advantage after the first leg.

Santa Fe dominated proceedings, controlling 63% of possession and taking 16 shots on goal to America's seven.

But the visitors withstood a tense second-half to clinch their second consecutive first division crown.

Both America and Santa Fe have qualified for the group phase of next year's Copa Libertadores, South America's top club competition. Enditem

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