One point each. Atlético Nacional could not win as the home team against Millonarios and both ended up drawing 1-1 for the ninth matchday of the Liga Águila 2019. The 'Verdolaga' team wasted a great opportunity to be the sole leader of the Colombian championship, but they couldn't turn the game around this Sunday at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.
Millonarios, under the command of Colombian coach Jorge Luis Pinto, took an early lead thanks to Juan David Pérez's goal in the 16th minute. However, in the second half, Atlético Nacional would wake up and manage to equalize the match with a goal from Patricio Cucchi in the 71st minute. After that, nothing happened.
With this result, Atlético Nacional ended the day of the Liga Águila 2019 in second place in the standings with 17 points; while Millonarios managed to position themselves in fourth place in the tournament with the same points as the 'Verdolagas', but with one less match. The leader is Alianza Petrolera with 18 points.
INCIDENTS of Atlético Nacional vs Millonarios
PREVIEW OF THE MATCH.
A depleted Atlético Nacional will host Millonarios in the most outstanding match of the matchday. Follow the minute by minute, statistics, and goals of the match.
Atlético Nacional vs. Millonarios: world schedule
- 17:00 hours - Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, United States (New York +1, Washington +1, Florida +1, Nevada -2)
- 18:00 hours - Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay
- 19:00 hours - Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil
- 23:00 hours - United Kingdom
- 00:00 hours on Monday - Spain, Germany, Italy, France
Juan Carlos Osorio's team, former coach of Mexico and Paraguay, defeated Independiente Medellín 5-2 in their last match and climbed to second place in the table, while Millonarios defeated Deportivo Cali 2-1 and reached third place with the same points as their opponent (16).
However, Osorio has doubts for that match with three defenders: Daniel Muñoz, Alexis Henríquez, and Daniel Bocanegra, who left the Thursday game with discomfort when their team lost 0-1 to Tolima in the quarterfinals of the Copa Colombia.
That is why the strategist will have to rely on young players like Andrés Reyes and Cristian Moya, who have played with the first team this semester due to injuries to their teammates.
Millonarios, under the command of Jorge Luis Pinto, will be led by Costa Rican forward José Ortiz, who has scored five goals in three league matches he has played with the embajadores, and midfielder John Duque.
Atlético Nacional vs Millonarios | Stadium map:
With information from EFE
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