Sp. Ameliano and Nacional (P) drew goalless on the scoreboard

Nacional drew and goalless at the Martín Torres stadium against Sp. Ameliano, in the match of the 5th day of the tournament of Paraguay – Torneo Apertura 2023.

Joaquín Papaleo was the party figure. The Sp. Ameliano goalkeeper was fundamental in stopping 3 shots.

Cristhian Riveros was also important. The Nacional goalkeeper (P) was fundamental.

The match stood out for its intensity and the faults committed during the match. There were several warned: Junior Balbuena, Gustavo Caballero, Franco Ortellado and Edgar Zaracho. Frederick Alfonso was sent off for a direct red card in the 53rd minute of the first half.

Sp. Ameliano technical director Humberto Garcia has planned a 4-4-2 strategy with Joaquin Papaleo in the arch; Walter Cabrera, Hugo Benitez, Franco Ortellado and Victor Rojas on the defensive line; Fredy Vera, Frederick Alfonso, Edgar Zaracho and Elias Sarquis in the middle; and Hannibal Vega and Julio Doldan in attack.

For their part, those led by Pedro Sarabia stopped with a 5-3-2 pattern with Cristhian Riveros under the three sticks; Claudio Núñez, Oscar Brizuela, Francisco Báez, Gastón Benítez and Carlos Espínola in defence; Edgardo Orzusa, Willian Candía and Gustavo Caballero in midfield; and Alan Gómez and Gustavo Aguilar in front.

The judge selected for the match at the Martín Torres Stadium was Carlos Benítez.

Sp. Ameliano will host Tacuary the following day. Likewise, Nacional will play locally against Guaraní.

After the match, the home team is left with 4 points and in eighth place in the standings. While the visit has 7 units and ranks fourth in the tournament.

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