The National suffered to score his first point in the B series. This Thursday, March 18, 2021, he drew 1-1 with the America from Quito at the start of Serie B. The goal for the onions was Jorge Luis Cuesta, while for the ‘Bitri’ it was Mateo Zambrano.
It was a difficult match for the Creoles, who are just finding their idea of the game. At 5 minutes, the purslane team surprised the Creole defense and Leodán Chalá had to intervene to avoid the goal.
Nacional had to wait 20 minutes to be able to make themselves felt in the stadium. They took a powerful shot that was contained by goalkeeper José Cárdenas.
After his first arrival, the ‘Nacho’ gained prominence. Byron Palacios, Adrian Cela and Ronal de Jesús were key in the development of the match. Between the three of them, while they were together on the court (second half) they gained spaces and generated danger in the America area.
For their part, in the local group, the brothers Ushiña They were impeccable in attack, but not so much in helping the brand. In fact, at Kevin’s feet the play of Cuesta’s goal was born.
The former player of the Portoviejo League He took a precise pass so that Cuesta made it 1-0.
El Nacional tried to respond with counterattacks, but the bow did not open. Only in the second half did he manage to do real damage.
The income of Byron Palacios it was key. In the second half he entered to give him more dynamism in attack. Cela enjoyed more spaces and was able to give depth to the
Thus, at minute 58, the goal of Zambrano. He managed to connect a center at ground level and made it 1-1.
With this game the first date of the B series. On the next day, El Nacional receives Chacaritas and America visits Santo Domingo.
- El Nacional was qualified for Serie B; enrolled 18 footballers and two members of the coaching staff
- El Nacional players visited the Virgen del Quinche before their debut
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