This Saturday, the home team, At. Nacional, managed to secure a narrow win over the Powerful Mountain with a final score of 3-2. The goals for the home team were scored by Daniel Cataño (3’) and Daniel Londoño (25’). For the visitors, the goals came from Andrés Sarmiento (7’), Juan Rengifo (9’), and an own goal by José Ortiz (48’) in the second half.
Early in the game, at the 7-minute mark, Rengifo made it onto the scoresheet with a brilliant play. He cut in from the left onto the edge of the box and unleashed a precise shot into the bottom corner, leaving goalkeeper Éder Chaux Ospina with no chance.
In the 58th minute, Eduard Bello had a golden opportunity to put Independiente Medellín ahead, but his shot hit the woodwork, leaving the score unchanged.
Andrés Sarmiento stood out as the best player of the match, contributing with a goal and registering two attempts on goal for At. Nacional. Daniel Cataño also played a pivotal role, scoring once and attempting to capitalize on two opportunities for Independiente Medellín.
Independiente Medellín’s coach, Alejandro Restrepo, set his team up in a 5-4-1 formation, featuring Éder Chaux in goal; a defensive line of Esneyder Mena, José Ortiz, Daniel Londoño, Frank Fabra, and Hayen Palacios; with Baldomero Perlaza, Alexis Serna, Francisco Chaverra, and Daniel Cataño controlling the midfield; while Francisco Fydriszewski led the attack.
On the other hand, Diego Arias, the coach of At. Nacional, opted for a 4-3-3 system, with David Ospina guarding the net; Andrés Román, William Tesillo, Simón García, and Milton Casco in defense; Matheus Uribe, Jorman Campuzano, and Juan Rengifo in midfield; and a forward trio of Eduard Bello, Andrés Sarmiento, and Alfredo Morelos.
The referee for the match was Wilmar Roldán Pérez, who oversaw the action at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.
Looking ahead, Independiente Medellín will face Boyacá Chicó at home in their next league match, while At. Nacional will host Bucaramanga.
As a result of this match, the host team now sits at 17 points, positioned 14th in the standings. The visiting team remains at the top with 37 points.
Substitutions for Independiente Medellín
56’ 2T – Daniel Cataño was replaced by Yony González
63’ 2T – Hayen Palacios left the field for Halam Loboa
78’ 2T – Alexis Serna came off for Diego Moreno and Francisco Chaverra was substituted by John Montaño
79’ 2T – Francisco Fydriszewski was replaced by Andrés Dávila and Eduard Bello was swapped for Marlos Moreno
Cautions for Independiente Medellín:
41’ 2T – Halam Loboa received a yellow card for unsporting behavior
Substitutions for At. Nacional
65’ 2T – Matheus Uribe was taken off for Cristian Arango
66’ 2T – Andrés Sarmiento was replaced by Edwin Cardona
87’ 2T – Alfredo Morelos left the pitch for Juan José Rosa
Cautions for At. Nacional:
33’ 2T – Edwin Cardona received a yellow card for unsporting behavior and 37’ 2T – William Tesillo was cautioned for holding an opponent to prevent them from advancing.