For either side the Copa Sudamericana final promised to be historic with Huracán and Independiente Santa Fe chasing an elusive first continental title. Unable to be separated after 210 minutes of football the tie went to penalties and it was the Colombian side that prevailed as El Globo wilted under the pressure.

Unless you are a supporter of Independiente Santa Fe it is unlikely that the 2015 Copa Sudamericana final will live long in the memory as two legs plus an extra-time period failed to produce almost any moments of genuine quality or excitement. The first leg in Buenos Aires was a cagey affair but in the hope that at least one of the sides may take a risk in Bogotá, the return fixture promised far more than it delivered. Once more, the two protagonists opted for a ‘make sure we don’t lose’ approach rather than actively looking to win the match and the result was another turgid and unimaginitive game of football.

Huracán’s talismanic centre-forward, Ramón ‘Wanchope’ Ábila cut an isolated figure starved of support. Deep into extra-time, his frustrations got the better of him and he was sent off for throwing a punch in the direction of his keeper all evening, Yerry Mina.

Robbed of one of their key penalty takers, Huracán failed from twelve yards. Mauro Bogado went first and although El Globo will feel aggrieved by Robinson Zapata’s obvious encrouchment, the goalkeeper swatted the powerful effort away. Omar Pérez gave the home side the advantage and when Hugo Nervo clattered the next one against the bar, it looked bleak. Santa Fe continued to score and although Federico Mancinelli managed his, it was all over when Patricio Toranzo failed to convert the fourth.

The wait goes on for Huracán and perhaps the 2016 Copa Libertadores can bring greater luck.

Independiente Santa Fe  0 – 0  Huracán (AGG 0-0)
Santa Fe won 3-1 on penalties