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Thrilling Clásico in Medellín: Atlético Nacional Defeats América de Cali
Medellín was dressed up for a new Clásico between Atlético Nacional and América de Cali, a match that did not disappoint the fans. The match, played at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot, ended with a victory for the home team.
Atlético Nacional dominated possession with 47%, while América de Cali had 53%, although Nacional generated more danger with 24 total shots, 11 of them on target, compared to América’s 5 shots (4 on target). M. Casco opened the scoring for Atlético Nacional in the 13th minute with a normal goal, but the joy was short-lived as D. Borrero equalized for América in the 15th minute, assisted by O. Bertel. The first half was intense, marked by a high pace and a lot of contention in midfield.
In the second half, Atlético Nacional regained the lead in the 61st minute with a goal by J. Rengifo, assisted by E. Cardona. The match heated up even more with several cards. Jean from América received a yellow card in the 41st minute, while for Nacional, A. Roman (50′), J. Zapata (78′) and E. Bello (85′) were also cautioned. A key moment came in the 71st minute when N. Hernández from América de Cali was sent off with a red card, further complicating the visiting team’s aspirations. The match ended with a victory for Atlético Nacional. The referee of the match, Andres Rojas, had a hectic night.
Substitutions atletico nacional: at minute 59 D. Asprilla came in and A. Morelos went out., at minute 59 A. Sarmiento came in and N. Rodriguez went out., at minute 67 E. Cardona came in and J. Bauza went out., at minute 68 J. Rengifo came in and M. Uribe went out., at minute 79 M. Moreno came in and E. Bello went out.
Substitutions america de cali: at minute 74 D. Borrero came in and J. Lucumi went out., at minute 75 K. Angulo came in and A. Mosquera went out., at minute 86 Y. Guzman came in and Y. Garces went out., at minute 86 J. Palacios came in and J. Romero went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Nacional
America de Cali
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