3 – 1
“Maxi Gómez breaks the deadlock with a clinical right-footed finish from the center of the box, capitalizing immediately after Tolima's blocked effort”
Pivotal“Sebastián Coates powers home a header from close range after hitting the post moments earlier, extending Nacional's dominance from a corner”
Pivotal“Brayan Rovira unleashes a spectacular free-kick into the top right corner, giving Tolima hope of a comeback after Rogel's foul”
“Nicolás López seals the victory with a composed left-footed finish from substitute Dos Santos' through ball, capping Nacional's clinical display”
Pivotal
Nacional
Deportes Tolima
Outstanding performance
Nacional•AttackerNacional delivered a commanding performance to secure a crucial Copa Libertadores victory, despite Deportes Tolima enjoying 58% possession. The Uruguayan side's clinical finishing proved decisive, converting six of their seven shots on target into four goals and creating six big chances compared to Tolima's solitary one. Maxi Gómez opened the scoring just after halftime following a blocked Tolima effort, before Sebastián Coates doubled the advantage with a towering header from a corner. Though Brayan Rovira's stunning free-kick briefly sparked hope for the visitors, Nicolás López's late strike sealed a comprehensive win that strengthens Nacional's position in Group 12 and maintains their excellent form.
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Substitution for Nacional: Pavel Núñez comes on for Nicolás López.
Substitution for Nacional: Pavel Núñez comes on for Nicolás López.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Nacional wins a corner after Neto Volpi concedes.
Nacional is awarded a corner after Neto Volpi concedes it.
Nicolás LópezYellow CardNicolás López from Nacional receives a yellow card.
assist: Agustín Dos Santos
Goal! Nicolás López scores for Nacional with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Agustín dos Santos with a through ball. The score is now Nacional 3, Deportes Tolima 1.
Agustín Rogel from Nacional misses a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Substitution for Nacional: Agustín dos Santos comes on for Nicolás Lodeiro.
Nacional wins a corner after Neto Volpi concedes.
Maximiliano Silvera's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Neto Volpi. The attempt was assisted by Nicolás Rodríguez's cross.
Attempt missed by Edwar López from Deportes Tolima with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Foul by Shean Barbosa of Deportes Tolima.
Maxi Gómez wins a free kick for Nacional in the attacking half.
Goal! Brayan Rovira scores for Deportes Tolima with a right-footed shot from a free kick into the top right corner. The score is now Nacional 2, Deportes Tolima 1.
Agustín RogelYellow CardAgustín Rogel from Nacional receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Agustín Rogel of Nacional.
Néifer Sánchez from Deportes Tolima wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Sebastián Guzmán comes on for Junior Hernández.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Néifer Sánchez comes on for Luis Sandoval.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Shean Barbosa comes on for Cristian Trujillo.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Luis Mejía from Nacional.
Attempt missed by Cristian Arrieta from Deportes Tolima with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Foul committed by Juan Torres of Deportes Tolima.
Luciano Boggio from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Juan Torres of Deportes Tolima has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Luis Mejía of Nacional. The assist was from Cristian Arrieta.
Maximiliano Silvera from Nacional misses a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, sending it wide to the right. Nicolás Lodeiro assisted him after a quick break.
assist: Nicolás López
Goal! Nacional leads 2-0 against Deportes Tolima. Sebastián Coates scores for Nacional with a header from the left side of the six-yard box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Nicolás López from a corner.
Attempt saved. Luciano Boggio's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the middle of the goal by Neto Volpi. Nicolás Lodeiro provided the assist with a cross.
Nacional is awarded a corner after Edwar López concedes.
Sebastián Coates of Nacional hits the right post with a header from the center of the box. Nicolás Lodeiro provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Nacional wins a corner after Jan Angulo concedes.
Nicolás López's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Edwar López comes on for Adrián Parra.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Juan Torres comes on for Daniel Pedrozo due to an injury.
Foul committed by Cristian Trujillo of Deportes Tolima.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Daniel Pedrozo from Deportes Tolima.
Foul committed by Nicolás López of Nacional.
Daniel Pedrozo from Deportes Tolima is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Nacional wins a corner after Daniel Pedrozo concedes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Cristian Trujillo of Deportes Tolima.
Foul committed by Lucas Rodríguez of Nacional.
Cristian Trujillo from Deportes Tolima wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Nicolás Lodeiro of Nacional.
Cristian Arrieta from Deportes Tolima wins a free kick on the right wing.
assist: Nicolás López
Goal! Nacional leads 1-0 against Deportes Tolima. Maxi Gómez scores for Nacional with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the center of the goal.
Foul committed by Adrián Parra of Deportes Tolima.
Baltasar Barcia from Nacional is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Adrián Parra's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Junior Hernández provided the assist.
Substitution for Nacional: Maximiliano Silvera comes on for Paolo Calione.
Substitution for Nacional: Maximiliano Silvera comes on for Paolo Calione.
The first half ends with Nacional and Deportes Tolima tied at 0-0.
The first half ends with Nacional and Deportes Tolima tied at 0-0.
Agustín Rogel from Nacional is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Adrián Parra of Deportes Tolima.
Attempt saved. Junior Hernández from Deportes Tolima has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Luis Mejía from Nacional. The assist was provided by Brayan Rovira.
Foul committed by Maxi Gómez of Nacional.
Jan Angulo from Deportes Tolima wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jan Angulo of Deportes Tolima.
Luis Mejía from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Deportes Tolima wins a corner after Agustín Rogel concedes.
Deportes Tolima is called for offside. Jersson González is the player caught offside.
Foul committed by Maxi Gómez of Nacional.
Daniel Pedrozo of Deportes Tolima wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luciano Boggio from Nacional wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Adrián Parra of Deportes Tolima.
Foul committed by Baltasar Barcia of Nacional.
Junior Hernández from Deportes Tolima wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Daniel PedrozoYellow CardDaniel Pedrozo from Deportes Tolima receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Daniel Pedrozo of Deportes Tolima.
Nicolás López from Nacional wins a free kick on the right wing.
Lucas Rodríguez from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Adrián Parra of Deportes Tolima.
Luciano BoggioYellow CardLuciano Boggio from Nacional receives a yellow card.
Foul by Luciano Boggio of Nacional.
Cristian Arrieta from Deportes Tolima wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Luciano Boggio of Nacional.
Cristian Trujillo from Deportes Tolima wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Maxi Gómez of Nacional.
Daniel Pedrozo from Deportes Tolima wins a free kick on the left wing.
Luis Sandoval from Deportes Tolima is caught offside.
Foul by Cristian Trujillo of Deportes Tolima.
Nicolás Lodeiro from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Paolo Calione from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jersson González of Deportes Tolima.
Foul committed by Maxi Gómez of Nacional.
Daniel Pedrozo from Deportes Tolima is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Luciano Boggio of Nacional has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Neto Volpi of Deportes Tolima. The attempt was assisted by Nicolás López.
Attempt missed. Junior Hernández from Deportes Tolima takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Luis SandovalYellow CardLuis Sandoval from Deportes Tolima receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Luis Sandoval of Deportes Tolima.
Nicolás Lodeiro from Nacional wins a free kick on the right wing.
Nicolás Lodeiro from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Junior Hernández of Deportes Tolima.
Deportes Tolima win a corner after Baltasar Barcia concedes.
Foul committed by Jersson González of Deportes Tolima.
Nicolás Rodríguez from Nacional is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Sebastián Coates from Nacional takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Maxi Gómez wins a free kick for Nacional on the right wing.
Maxi Gómez from Nacional wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Nicolás Rodríguez from Nacional wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Cristian Arrieta of Deportes Tolima.
Agustín Rogel from Nacional misses a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Nacional wins a corner after Adrián Parra concedes.
Foul committed by Jan Angulo of Deportes Tolima.
Maxi Gómez from Nacional wins a free kick in the attacking half.
