Nacional Asuncion claimed a clear victory in a thrilling classic

Dominance without clarity

Libertad Asuncion had the ball 61% of the time, but that did not translate into effectiveness. Despite dominating the game, the visitors failed to capitalize on their opportunities, ending with 11 shots, just like their rivals, but only 2 on target. Nacional, on the other hand, was more precise and took advantage of their chances to score three goals.

The first goal came early, in the 7th minute, when Hugo Adrián Benítez converted a penalty. Then, Leandro Meza extended the lead in the 55th minute, and finally, Hugo Valdez sealed the scoreline in the 82nd minute. Nacional Asuncion also kept a clean sheet, demonstrating solid defense.

The standout of the match

Leandro Meza stood out as the figure of the match, with a rating of 8.11. His goal and involvement in the game were key for Nacional to take the three points in this classic. Although Libertad had more possession, the home team showed greater effectiveness in the opponent's area.

This result leaves Nacional Asuncion in third place with 12 points, while Libertad Asuncion, which had been in good form, remains in second place with 16 points. The rivalry between both teams intensifies, with Libertad dominating the history with 25 victories in 43 previous encounters.