Nacional Potosí pulls off a surprise against Aurora at home

An unexpected blow

The 2-0 in favor of Nacional Potosí feels like a shock in the Primera División. With this result, the home team, sitting in 12th place, surprised Aurora, who came in third and was expected to secure three points in their fight for promotion.

The first half ended goalless, but the second half brought a radical change. In the 56th minute, W. Alvarez opened the scoring with an assist from M. Nunez, and just 18 minutes later, Nunez doubled the lead, this time assisted by Ó. Baldomar, who had a standout performance with a rating of 7.7, although he did not score.

Second half dominance

Nacional Potosí displayed clear dominance in the second half, recording 6 shots inside the box and 3 on target, while Aurora managed just one shot throughout the match. The local defense, led by E. Restrepo and L. Demiquel, kept a clean sheet, which was crucial for the victory.

The match was also marked by Aurora's frustration, as they saw a goal by M. Rangel disallowed for a foul in the 48th minute. Despite having more total shots (9), the visiting team failed to convert their opportunities, highlighting their lack of clarity in attack.