Atlético Nacional thrashes América and dreams of another Betplay Cup final

National Athletic defeated 4-1 Cali America at the Atanasio Girardot stadium, in a game corresponding to the first leg of the semifinals of the BetPlay Cup.

The Purslane set played a smart gamegiving few spaces in defense, controlling the midfield and expanding the field on the wings, where he did a lot of damage with the wingers.

The start of the game was evenwith América solid in defense and generating danger on the right wing, where they managed to filter two balls into the area that ended in shots deflected over the crossbar.

However, Nacional took advantage of high pressure to recover the ball and create an attack that It ended with a great goal from Juan Bauza in the 36th minute of the first half with a shot inside the area with his right leg.

At the start of the second half, the Purslane cast extended the lead with a great goal from Matheus Uribe, who entered the area and took a shot from his right foot.

10 minutes passed and National continued to be superior against America and confirmed it with a great Olympic goal through Juan Rengifo, who took a shot with great effect that slipped into the near post from the left hand of goalkeeper Jorge Soto.

The Antioquia team sealed the victory in the 67th minute In another counterattack, this time it was Alfredo Morelos, who appeared inside the area and took a cross shot with his right foot.

The Scarlet team managed to score in the 82nd minute with a score by Yojan Garces ‘Papula’, who entered the area from the right side and took a powerful shot that goalkeeper David Ospina could not contain.

The rematch between Nacional and América will be played Thursday, November 13 at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium.