Millonarios Women defeated Internacional Palmeiras 2:0 in the Promotion Group - 3 stage of the Women's League on Saturday. The hosts secured the victory with a late surge after controlling the midfield for much of the contest. Their performance demonstrated a clear tactical superiority over their visitors from the opening whistle. The result confirms their status as favourites in this particular group, building on a recent draw with La Equidad.
And here's the thing, the game's narrative shifted long before the scoreboard updated. Millonarios held 0.61 possession, camping in the final third while Palmeiras struggled to find rhythm. This dominance allowed the home side to dictate the tempo without needing to force the issue.
By then, the tension was palpable as Palmeiras defender A. Aguilar turned the ball into her own net in the 81st minute. It was a crucial moment that opened the door for L. Gomez to seal the result with a goal in the 87th. These two events effectively ended any hope of a comeback for the away team.
Discipline was tight throughout the 90 minutes, with 3 yellow cards issued before halftime. Castaneda Vanegas received her 1st caution in the 24th minute, while Celis and Castillo followed shortly after. The hosts were also penalised for a booking, keeping the physical edge in check.
The coaching staffs made several adjustments as the evening wore on. Millonarios brought on R. Olaya early in the second half, while Palmeiras introduced L. Salazar and K. Valencia together 66 minutes in. Additional changes followed for both sides in the closing stages of the match.
The statistics reflect a match decided by efficiency rather than volume. Millonarios registered 4 shots on target from 12 attempts, whereas Palmeiras managed only 1 on target from 5 efforts. The visitors produced more attacks overall, but lacked the precision to trouble the defence.
This result extends Millonarios' recent momentum, following victories over Atletico Nacional and Deportivo Cali. Palmeiras, meanwhile, saw their winning streak halted after a period of mixed results. The loss leaves them searching for consistency in the group standings. Additional context shows they had won their previous fixture against Atletico Nacional before a heavy defeat to La Equidad. That defeat was followed by a draw against Onse Caldas and a win against Junior, highlighting the volatility of their campaign.
