Sanjustino win and are crowned Apertura champions | OneFootball

The night of Wednesday, August 27, will be forever etched in the history of San Justo football. At the Coloso del Oeste and in front of an impressive crowd, Sanjustino was crowned champion of the “Marcos Méndez” Apertura Tournament of the Liga Santafesina de Fútbol, after defeating Colón de San Justo 2-1 in a final that was as historic as it was thrilling.

Nehemias González was the scorer of both goals for Sanjustino, while Alexis Palacios pulled one back with a stunning free-kick goal.

The green team won the most anticipated derby in the north of the province and lifted the trophy at home, in front of their fans. This was no ordinary match: for the first time, Sanjustino and Colón (SJ) faced each other in a direct final for a league title, and the intensity was felt from the opening whistle to the very end.

Sanjustino struck at just the right moments and held firm when Colón pressed for the equalizer. The 2-1 victory capped off a remarkable campaign for the green team, who had the chance to celebrate on their own pitch.

It is worth noting that, beyond the natural tension of the derby, the day unfolded peacefully, celebrating the spirit of Santafesino football.

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