“Julián Millán breaks the deadlock with a well-taken goal right before half-time, giving Nacional the perfect end to the first period”
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Atlético Progreso
Nacional
Nacional secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Atlético Progreso in a match that became increasingly chaotic as it progressed. Julián Millán's strike on the stroke of half-time proved to be the decisive moment, giving Nacional the lead they would defend for the entire second half. The match turned dramatically in Nacional's favor when Sebastián Cardozo received his second yellow card just after the restart, reducing Progreso to ten men. Things went from bad to worse for the hosts when L. Rocco was shown a straight red card in the 73rd minute, leaving them with just nine players for the final quarter of the match. This vital three points strengthens Nacional's position in what appears to be a tight title race, while Progreso will rue their lack of discipline that ultimately cost them any chance of salvaging a result from this fixture.
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