The match at Atanasio Girardot ended in a tight 3-3 stalemate between the two fierce rivals, Independiente Medellín and At. Nacional, marking Week 10 of the first division.
Brayan León shone for Independiente Medellín, scoring two goals early in the first half, while Leyser Chaverra converted a penalty in the second period. On the other side, At. Nacional found the net with Facundo Batista, who scored twice, including a penalty, and Alfredo Morelos added another goal to the tally.
León’s first goal at the 4th minute was a masterpiece of individual skill as he curled the ball into the left corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Batista, with his impressive two strikes and six attempts on goal, was excellent for At. Nacional.
Both teams displayed great football and were eager to secure the three points. Alejandro Restrepo, coach of Independiente Medellín, deployed a 3-5-2 formation featuring Éder Chaux in goal, supported by defenders Leyser Chaverra, José Ortiz, and Daniel Londoño. The midfield was packed with Esneyder Mena, Baldomero Perlaza, Halam Loboa, Francisco Chaverra, and Jarlan Barrera, while the attackers were Brayan León and Francisco Fydriszewski.
On the opposing bench, Javier Gandolfi fielded his team in a 4-5-1 formation, with Harlen Castillo guarding the net and a defensive line including Joan Castro, Juan Arias, William Tesillo, and Camilo Cándido. The midfield consisted of Jorman Campuzano, Juan Manuel Zapata, Marlos Moreno, Juan Bauzá, and Andrés Sarmiento, with Facundo Batista leading the attack.
The referee for this intense match was Andrés Rojas Noguera, who managed the game effectively.
Looking ahead, Independiente Medellín is set to face Águilas Doradas Rionegro away, while At. Nacional will host Bucaramanga at home. The result leaves Independiente Medellín in second place with 20 points, just ahead of At. Nacional, who sits third with 17 points.
Substitutions for Independiente Medellín
61’ 2T – Jarlan Barrera was substituted for Leider Berrío
80’ 2T – Francisco Fydriszewski made way for Luis Sandoval, Brayan León was replaced by Mender García, and Halam Loboa came off for Jaime Alvarado
92’ 2T – Esneyder Mena was substituted by Fáiner Torijano
Yellow Cards for Independiente Medellín:
40’ 1T Daniel Londoño (Unsporting behavior), 7’ 2T Baldomero Perlaza (Unsporting behavior), 18’ 2T Halam Loboa (Unsporting behavior), 29’ 2T Leider Berrío (Unsporting behavior), and 34’ 2T Brayan León (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for At. Nacional
56’ 2T – Andrés Sarmiento was replaced by Alfredo Morelos
69’ 2T – Juan Manuel Zapata came off for Edwin Cardona
84’ 2T – Juan Bauzá was substituted for Billy Arce
Yellow Card for At. Nacional:
1’ 2T William Tesillo (Unsporting behavior)