Medellín–Nacional Draw Complicates group A standings in Colombian League
Medellín, Colombia – A fiery Antioquia clásico between Independiente Medellín (DIM) and atlético Nacional ended in a scoreless draw Sunday at Atanasio Girardot Stadium, a result that considerably alters the landscape of Group A in the Colombian league’s playoff qualification stage.The match was delayed nearly seven minutes at the start of the second half due to disruptive behavior from DIM fans, including the throwing of gunpowder and use of fire extinguishers.
The tie leaves both teams needing to rely on the outcome of the América de Cali versus Junior de Barranquilla match to determine their fate in the group. Nacional had a prime scoring opportunity in the 51st minute with Leider Berrío, but his attempt was thwarted by defender Simón García. Later, Marino Hinestroza missed a shot over the goal of DIM goalkeeper Washington Aguerre.Despite late-game adjustments by both coaches, Alejandro Restrepo (Nacional) and Diego Arias (DIM), neither side could break the deadlock.
Both teams secured a point from the match. Nacional will next face Junior de Barranquilla at Atanasio Girardot Stadium on Wednesday, while Independiente Medellín will travel to Pascual Guerrero to play América de Cali. The results of these upcoming matches will ultimately decide which teams advance from Group A.
