South American football: Santa Fe wins, Ituzaingó faces relegation risk

Various football matches across South America have concluded with significant implications for league standings and tournament progression.

In Colombia, Independiente Santa Fe secured a 1-0 victory against Deportes Tolima in the Liga BetPlay, with Nahuel Bustos scoring the decisive goal. This win provides momentum as the team prepares to face Vasco da Gama in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals.

In Argentina, Ituzaingó faced a critical moment in the Primera B Metropolitana, drawing 2-2 against Comunicaciones. The result leaves the club on the brink of relegation, depending on the outcomes of other matches in the zone.

In Chile, Audax Italiano defeated O'Higgins 1-0 in the Liga de Primera. A goal by Giovani Chiaverano secured the win, allowing Audax Italiano to move up to eleventh place and surpass O'Higgins in the standings.

Additionally, in regional Argentine football, the Belén Sub-15 selection faces a decisive match against Tinogasta to determine their path in the provincial classification of the 2026 National Leagues Tournament, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.