Deportivo Pereira could not become strong at home where they tied 0-0 against Atlético Junior at the Hernán Ramírez Villegas stadium, in a game valid for the fourth round of the home runs of the Apertura Tournament of the Colombian League.
The Matecaña team wasted a great opportunity to get closer to the championship final, however, remains the sole leader of Group A with seven points, followed by the Shark box that adds five units.
It was a pretty even match. with two teams that constantly looked for the opposite goal, coming out in quick transitions from the sides, taking advantage of the sides and extremes.
Leonel Álvarez’s team had the clearest actions to open the scoring, especially in the second half in which they hit a ball against the crossbar after a mid-range shot.
Minutes after that play, Carlos Darwin Quintero appeared inside the area where he was in goal position in front of goalkeeper Santiago Mele, but ended up taking a shot that went slightly off course.
Atlético Junior was able to take the three points in one of the last plays of the match after a shot by Víctor Cantillo that was deflected by goalkeeper Salvador Ichazo. The ball ended up grazing one of the sticks.
With this tie, Group A remains unchangedwith Deportivo Pereira at the top and with Millonarios in the last box of the standings.
On the next day, Matecaña will be home again against Alberto Gamero’s teamwhile Atlético Junior receives Atlético Bucaramanga.
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