During the first round of the league, At. Nacional took a commanding lead at the Palogrande Stadium, sealing a decisive 3-1 victory against Once Caldas. For the home team, Dayro Moreno found the back of the net at the 59th minute from the penalty spot. The goals for the visitors came from Joan Castro (12’ 1T), Alfredo Morelos (47’ 2T), and a own goal by Iván Rojas (68’ 2T).
A pivotal moment in the game was started just two minutes into the second half when Alfredo Morelos scored with a well-placed shot from the edge of the area after receiving a perfect pass from Matheus Uribe.
Joan Castro emerged as the standout player of the match, contributing significantly by scoring a goal for At. Nacional.
Alfredo Morelos shined as well, scoring once and making two attempts on goal, showcasing his attacking prowess.
Once Caldas, managed by Hernán Herrera, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation featuring James Aguirre in goal and a defensive line of Juan Patiño, Jorge Cardona, Juan Castaño, and Efraín Navarro. In midfield, they had Iván Rojas, Juan Díaz, Luis Sánchez, and Jefry Zapata, while Dayro Moreno and Luis Palacios formed the attack.
On the other hand, At. Nacional, under manager Javier Gandolfi, deployed a 4-3-3 formation with David Ospina guarding the net. The defense included Juan Arias, William Tesillo, Joan Castro, and Andrés Salazar. Their midfield comprised Matheus Uribe, Juan Manuel Zapata, and Edwin Cardona, complemented by forwards Marino Hinestroza, Andrés Sarmiento, and Alfredo Morelos.
Referee Carlos Betancur Gutiérrez officiated the match at Palogrande Stadium.
In their next fixtures, Once Caldas will face Fortaleza FC away, while At. Nacional will play against La Equidad at home.
Following this match, Once Caldas remains without any points, occupying the twentieth position in the league standings, whereas At. Nacional climbs to the top with three points.