National Athletic won 1-0 Deportivo Pasto at the Libertad Departmental Stadium in a match corresponding to the BetPlay 2024 League. The goal that defined the match was the work of SebastianGuzmanwho scored in the 21st minute with a shot from outside the area.
The match began with both teams looking to control the pace from midfield. Deportivo Pasto He tried to impose his home team by generating dangerous approaches from the wings, but he was unable to achieve his initial options. National Athleticfor its part, maintained an orderly defense and sought to take advantage of the spaces in the counterattack.
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The only score came after an assist from Pablo Ceppeliniwho enabled Guzman so that he could finish from mid-distance and beat the goalkeeper Diego Martinez. After the goal, the visiting team continued to manage possession to contain Pasto’s offensive attempts.
In the second half, Deportivo Pasto He tried to react and generated several opportunities, including arrivals from Daniel Moreno and Ray Vanegas, whose shots did not find the rival goal. National Athletic made strategic changes, such as the entry of Edwin Cardona and Dairon Asprilla, seeking to strengthen their ball handling and control of the match.
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The final stretch of the match was of high intensity, with Grass pressing for the tie and National defending his advantage. Despite the home team’s attempts, including a shot at the post Edwin Cardonathe scoreboard remained unchanged.
With this result, National Athletic He adds three important points that bring him closer to the classification positions. Deportivo Pasto, for its part, will have to rethink its strategy to stay in the fight to advance in the tournament.
In the absence of the game between Santa Fe and Millonarios, National Athletic is the leader of the A quadrangular of the Betplay League 2024-2 with six points added, while the Grass is last without units.
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