Atlético Nacional climbed to third place in the Liga colombiana standings following a scoreless draw against Deportes Tolima, while Millonarios dropped late points in a 1-1 draw with Fortaleza, according to Caracol Radio.
Matchday 14 Opens at Metropolitano de Techo
The 14th round of the Colombian domestic league kicked off at Estadio Metropolitano de Techo with Fortaleza hosting Millonarios. The round stretches across matches through Monday, October 12, before concluding with a postponed fixture between Atlético Nacional and Deportivo Pasto scheduled for October 22 at Atanasio Girardot, Caracol Radio reported.
Nacional and Tolima Share Points in Itagüí
Atlético Nacional and Deportes Tolima played to a 0-0 draw in a rescheduled fixture from the ninth matchday. The encounter could not take place at Atanasio Girardot due to musical events occupying the Medellín venue, forcing the match to Itagüí.
Nacional generated the clearest scoring opportunities of the match. Ian Poveda missed an open goal in the 40th minute after collecting a rebound inside the penalty area. Poveda and Andrés Román both squandered one-on-one opportunities during the second half.
The draw lifts Nacional to third place with 23 points, matching Atlético Bucaramanga while holding a superior goal difference. Tolima sits eighth in the table with 20 points.
Late Drama Costs Millonarios Against Fortaleza
Millonarios conceded a late equalizer to draw 1-1 against Fortaleza at Metropolitano de Techo. Sebastián Valencia hit the goalpost for the visitors in the first half, while Sebastián Navarro struck the woodwork for Fortaleza after the interval.
Millonarios broke the deadlock in the 88th minute when Rodrigo Ureña scored from close range following a corner kick delivered from the right. The visitors played the final moments with ten men after Francisco Chaverra received a red card for violent conduct in the 91st minute. Fortaleza capitalized immediately, equalizing in the 92nd minute through Italo Montaño, who finished off a chest-pass assist from Julio Sinisterra.
Millonarios holds 22 points in fifth place, while Fortaleza occupies 15th position with 11 points.
Upcoming Fixtures in the Liga Colombiana
Matchday 14 action continues ahead of the delayed match between Atlético Nacional and Deportivo Pasto on Thursday, October 22, at Estadio Atanasio Girardot.
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