Nublense Holds Strong in Goalless Draw Against Aucas in Libertadores Cup: Third Place in Group A Maintained

2023-06-08 04:12:18

nublense managed to fasten a valuable tie to the equalize without goals in their visit to Aucas for the fifth date of Group A of Libertadores Cup, result that keeps them in a good position in their aspirations to qualify for the next round of the tournament or be in the Copa Sudamericana.

The “Red Devils” had already defeated the Ecuadorian team in Chillán with a comeback, so they knew regarding the capabilities of their rival, although this day they also had to face the conditions of the height of Quito.

The beginning of the commitment had an action that seemed to favor the chillanejos too much. At 10 minutes game the local team was left with one less man due to the expulsion with a direct red card Edison Caicedowho saw the maximum punishment by stopping an attack from Patrick Rubio.

With that event on the pitch, those led by Jaime García went in search of the goal. Rubio himself tried it at 25′ and then Bayron Oyarzo demanded a cover Hernan Galindez, although that push was stopped moments later.

Shortly before going to rest, Nicolás Zalazar committed a criminal foul on Aubrey David that cost him the double yellow and red. Jhon Cifuente executed from the 12 steps, but Nicola Perez He was remarkable to contain the shot and maintain equality until he went to rest.

In the second half, the match was marred by many fouls in different areas of the field, although César Farías’s pupils managed to get close to Pérez’s goal at risk, without being able to translate it into a goal that would unlock parity.

So, with this final tie Ñublense remained third in Group A with five points, waiting for a stumbling block Flamengo this thursday before Racingsince “Mengao” also has five units in second place and if they do not add up, everything should be defined on the last date of this phase.

The next rival of the Chilean squad will be precisely the “Academy”, which already has a secured ticket in the round of 16 of the maximum continental competition.

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