# Vasco da Gama reaches Copa Sudamericana semifinals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-betplay-football-season-2026 > Updated: 2026-09-15T18:49:54.000Z. Sources: 245. Developments: 13. Vasco da Gama has advanced to the Copa Sudamericana semifinals following a 2-0 victory over Independiente Santa Fe at São Januário. After a scoreless first leg in Bogotá, the Brazilian side secured their progression with goals from Bruno Duarte and David. Bruno Duarte opened the scoring in the 36th minute, marking his first official goal for the club. David added a second goal in the second half to seal the win. Despite fielding a largely reserve squad to manage fatigue caused by the club’s simultaneous battle against relegation in the Campeonato Brasileiro, Vasco maintained control of much of the match. Goalkeeper Léo Jardim also made several key saves early in the game to prevent Santa Fe from taking an advantage. This victory marks the first time in 15 years that the club has reached the semifinals of a continental tournament and secures approximately US$ 800,000 in prize money. Vasco will face the winner of the matchup between São Paulo and Boca Juniors in the next stage. ## Claims - Independiente Santa Fe will host River Plate in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 on 12 August 2026. (disputed by 4 sources) - The first leg will be played on August 19 at the Campín in Bogotá. (disputed by 3 sources) - The fixture is part of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana knockout stage. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Pablo Repetto is the coach preparing Santa Fe for the River Plate encounter. (corroborated by 3 sources) - River Plate is considered one of the tournament favourites and a historically strong South American club. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Santa Fe reached the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana after defeating Caracas FC. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Hugo Rodallega and Franco Fagúndez were the architects of the qualification. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The return leg will be played on August 26 in Buenos Aires. (corroborated by 3 sources) - River Plate has suffered six consecutive defeats and has not scored a goal in the Clausura tournament. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Independiente Santa Fe advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Santa Fe eliminated River Plate via a penalty shootout. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Goalkeeper Weimar Asprilla scored the decisive penalty to secure the win. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Vasco da Gama reaches Copa Sul-Americana semifinals Vasco da Gama defeated Independiente Santa Fe 2-0 to reach the Copa Sul-Americana semifinals, marking their first appearance in this stage in 15 years. 39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguesa-approves-new-statute-and-sees-various-player-movements ### 2026-09-13: Vasco da Gama hosts Santa Fe in Copa Sul-Americana quarter-final Vasco da Gama hosts Independiente Santa Fe in the Copa Sul-Americana quarter-final second leg. After a 0-0 first leg, a win secures a semifinal berth, with penalties serving as a tiebreaker. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vasco-manager-pedro-emanuel-rejects-prioritizing-league-over-cup ### 2026-09-08: Santos leads Atlético Mineiro 2-0 in Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals Santos leads Atlético Mineiro 2-0 in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals thanks to Gabigol, while Vasco da Gama drew 0-0 against Santa Fe in Colombia. 71 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-faces-vasco-da-gama-in-copa-sudamericana-quarter-finals ### 2026-08-27: Independiente Santa Fe eliminates River Plate in Copa Sudamericana shootout Independiente Santa Fe eliminated River Plate from the Copa Sudamericana in a dramatic 8-7 penalty shootout, advancing to the quarterfinals to face Vasco da Gama. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-santa-fe-advances-to-copa-sudamericana-quarterfinals ### 2026-08-25: River Plate eliminated from Copa Sudamericana by Santa Fe River Plate was eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana by Independiente Santa Fe in a penalty shootout (8-7) after a 1-1 draw. Coach Eduardo Coudet has resigned, with Leonardo Ponzio named interim manager. 121 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/river-plate-and-independiente-santa-fe-face-off-for-sudamericana-spot ### 2026-08-20: River Plate and Santa Fe draw 0-0 in Copa Sudamericana first leg River Plate and Independiente Santa Fe drew 0-0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 in Bogotá, leaving the series open for the rematch at the Monumental on August 26. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/river-plate-draws-0-0-against-independiente-santa-fe ### 2026-08-18: River Plate and Santa Fe draw 0-0 in Copa Sudamericana first leg River Plate and Independiente Santa Fe drew 0-0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 in Bogotá. The tie will be decided in the second leg in Buenos Aires on August 26. 46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/river-plate-faces-defensive-crisis-ahead-of-copa-sudamericana-clash ### 2026-08-15: Santa Fe to face River Plate in Copa Sudamericana round of 16 Santa Fe advances to the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 to face River Plate, with matches scheduled for August 19 in Bogotá and August 26 in Buenos Aires. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-to-face-river-plate-in-copa-sudamericana-round-of-16 ### 2026-08-06: Independiente Santa Fe prepares to host River Plate in Copa Sudamericana Independiente Santa Fe will host River Plate at El Campín on 12 August in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16, with coach Pablo Repetto preparing for the high‑altitude clash. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/millonarios-beat-deportivo-pasto-2-0-as-coach-jonathan-risueo-serves-suspension ### 2026-08-04: Independiente Medellín wins at Tolima, while Santa Fe secures Copa Colombia spot Independiente Medellín beat Deportes Tolima 3‑2 to stay unbeaten in Liga BetPlay, while Santa Fe won 2‑0 over Unión Magdalena to reach Copa Colombia’s round of 16. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-medelln-beats-deportes-tolima-3-2-in-league-match ### 2026-07-31: Millonarios travel to Barranquilla for Liga BetPlay clash with Junior Millonarios head to Barranquilla for a Liga BetPlay match against Junior, with a 20‑player squad announced by coach Fabián Bustos; the team has a poor 10‑year record in the city. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/millonarios-travel-to-barranquilla-for-liga-betplay-clash-with-junior ### 2026-07-28: Deportes Quindío defeats Deportes Tolima in Copa BetPlay playoff shootout Deportes Quindío beat Deportes Tolima 2‑1 (3‑3 agg.) and won 4‑3 on penalties in the Copa BetPlay playoffs, advancing to face Llaneros. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deportes-quindo-defeats-deportes-tolima-in-copa-betplay-playoff-shootout ### 2026-07-25: Deportes Tolima defeats Junior 2-1 in BetPlay debut Deportes Tolima beat Junior 2‑1 in their Liga BetPlay opener, with goals from Jorge Cabezas Hurtado and Kelvin Flórez; Junior’s consolation came from Guillermo Paiva. New coach Sebastián Oliveros debuted, and H 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deportes-tolima-aims-to-avenge-december-loss-against-junior --- Cite as: Vasco da Gama reaches Copa Sudamericana semifinals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-betplay-football-season-2026