National Athletic won a hard-fought victory against Patriots, this Monday, at the Atanasio Girardot stadium, to get back into the group of the top eight in the League and leave their rival ever closer to relegation to B.
A penalty goal from Jefferson Duke, at 45+2 in the first half, after a hand in the area by Federico Arbeláez, he gave those led by Pedro Sarmiento a victory that is worth gold: he reaches 22 points and rises to fifth place.
The four teams that follow have the same score, but worse goal difference, and their next rival, Santa Fe, is one point away. That game, pending date 13, will be played this Thursday at El Campín.
Patriotas missed a golden opportunity to have taken a point from Medellin. Darwin López had a penalty in the 83rd minute and Kevin Wed he showed off with a double save, in the charge and then in the rebound, to save the victory of Nacional.
Patriots, closer to relegation
The outlook for those led by José ‘Cheché’ Hernández is increasingly complicated: they are in penultimate place in the relegation table and now they will not only have to think about adding points, but they will also have to wait for Unión Magdalena to add the least amount of points possible to remain in the first division.
Earlier, Deportivo Cali deepened its crisis and sank to last place in the League, losing 1-2 against La Equidad, at the Palmaseca stadium. Éderson Moreno and Pablo Sabbag, from a penalty, scored the goals for Alexis’ team Garcia. The partial tie for Cali had been achieved by Óscar Segura.
In Montería, Jaguares did not pass the goalless draw against Águilas Doradas and practically sentenced their elimination. In addition, mathematically, it has not yet been saved from relegation. Today, a key match for both tables, Pasto vs. Patriots: It will start at 8 pm and will be seen on Win Sports.
Results of the date 14 of the League
Bucaramanga 0, Once Caldas 0
Millionaires 2, America 2
Envigado 1, Medellin 2
Magdalena 0, Santa Fe 2
Oil Alliance 0, Junior 1
Tolima 1, Pereira 3
Cali 1, Equity 2
Jaguars 0, Golden Eagles 0
National 1, Patriots 0
grass vs. Cortuluá (Tuesday, 8 pm, Win Sports)
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