Betplay League: Nacional beat Deportivo Cali and is approaching home runs
National defeated 2-1 Cali at the Atanasio Girardot stadium, in a game corresponding to matchday 15 of the Tournament Finalization of the Betplay League
In an intense and very even duel, Nacional knew how to capitalize on its opportunities and took three key points. Although there were arrivals in both areas, purslane’s effectiveness made the difference.
The first to arrive with danger was the Azucarero painting in the 8th minute of the first half when Andrey Estupiñán appeared from the right side, entered the area and took a shot that hit the post.
Sports Cali opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a score from Estupiñán, who appeared inside the area to define with a shot from his right foot after a cross from the right side.
National took a while to find spacesbut when he did it, it was on the left side. William Tesillo sneaked into the area and took a powerful shot that goalkeeper Rodríguez deflected into the corner kick with a good reaction.
The Antioquia team equalized the score at minute 28′ with a goal from Matheus Uribe, who took advantage of a cross from the left side to enter the area and finish from the right.
The winning goal came in the 52nd minute, when Andrés Sarmientofrom the edge of the area and on the left side, took a tremendous shot that was embedded in the corner, impossible for the Cali goalkeeper.
With this victory, Atlético Nacional reached 27 points and is located in fifth place in the standings with 27 points, while Deportivo Cali is ninth with 20 points.
On the next day, the green paisa will be a visitor against Deportivo Pasto and Azucarero will be home against América de Cali, in the Valle del Cauca classic.
