Agonizing victory for Nacional to stay in the race
With a goal from M. Silvera at the last moment, Club Nacional defeated Progreso 1-0 and remains in the fight for qualification.
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ProgresoA dramatic finish
The match was dying when M. Silvera scored in the 89th minute. A goal that rescued Nacional and keeps them alive in the group stage.
Progreso, playing with one man down since the 31st minute due to M. Saravia's red card, couldn't hold on for the draw. The ejection compromised their strategy and left them exposed.
Nacional stays strong
The clean sheet was crucial: Nacional secured the win without conceding goals. This result positions them better in the table, although they are still far from the leaders.
In 19 previous encounters, Nacional had won 15 times against Progreso. History repeated itself, but this time with more suffering.
