With More Effectiveness Than Football: Nacional Won and Took the Lead in the Series Against Internacional de Bogotá
The hot afternoon in Techo was not brilliant for Atlético Nacional. There was no exhibition, no offensive avalanche, nor exuberant football. But there was something that in the decisive phases is usually worth much more: effectiveness. The verdolaga team suffered, at times looked uncomfortable and again left doubts in its performance, although it ended up finding the only thing it really needed: victory. The 2-1 over Internacional de Bogotá leaves them with an advantage in the quarter-final series and the possibility of defining qualification in front of their fans, next Tuesday at Atanasio Girardot.
TL;DR
- Atlético Nacional defeated Internacional de Bogotá 2-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final series.
- The victory was achieved through effectiveness rather than an exceptional football performance.
- Despite leaving doubts in their play, Nacional secured the win and will have the advantage of playing the second leg at home.
- Ian Poveda scored for Internacional, but an own goal by Simón Zapata equalized for Nacional.
- Juan Manuel Rengifo scored the winning goal for Nacional, marking his 11th goal in 41 matches.
- Alfredo Morelos provided the assist for the winning goal and missed another clear chance.