America de Cali women defeated Orsomarso 2-0 in the Women's League Promotion Group - 2 on Friday evening. The visitors took control with a goal just before half-time and extended their advantage in the second period. Orsomarso found no answer to the pressure from the side that had come through with two wins from three recent outings.
O. Mendoza opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, giving America de Cali a narrow lead going into the break. M. Munoz doubled the advantage in the 77th minute, and the result was never really in doubt after that. Both teams made changes throughout the second half, with America de Cali bringing on H. Garcia and P. Macias among others.
The statistics told a familiar story. America de Cali held 0.69 of possession and registered 11 corners compared to Orsomarso's zero. The hosts managed four shots on target but could not convert, while the visitors hit the target five times with nine attempts off target. One mistake ends it in these tight games, and Orsomarso simply could not hold their shape.
Orsomarso arrived with mixed form, having lost 0-3 to Santa Fe on Wednesday but beating Deportivo Pasto 3-0 two days earlier. America de Cali came off a 2-1 defeat to Deportivo Cali's women's team, so this result helped steady things. The visitors now move clear in the group standings.
The 2-0 margin reflects the balance of the match more than the scoreline might suggest. America de Cali kept their side in it and took the points when it mattered. Orsomarso's campaign in this group is touch and go now, with three points separating them from those above.