A draw that gives Colón hope: Ferro slip up again | OneFootball

Ferro Carril Oeste dropped points again and, although they remain at the top of Zone A in the Primera Nacional, their margin is starting to shrink. The Caballito side drew 0-0 with Mitre of Santiago del Estero and recorded their second straight draw.

El Verdolaga was the better team for much of the match, creating several dangerous chances and even seeing a shot by Laureano Marra crash against the crossbar. However, they were unable to break down the resistance of the Santiago-based side and ended up sharing the points.

The draw is especially significant for Colón, who can take advantage of the leader’s latest slip-up to cut the gap in the standings. Ferro had previously drawn with Estudiantes de Buenos Aires and have now picked up just two points from the last six available, a situation that is beginning to raise some expectations among their pursuers.

El Sabalero will have a key match this Saturday: they will host Deportivo Morón, the current runner-up, from 5 p.m. at the Brigadier López. Colón come into the game with 45 points, while Morón have 49 and Ferro remain on top with 53.

Thus, a win over El Gallito would not only allow Colón to overtake their direct rival and move into second place, but also cut Ferro’s lead to five points, leaving the battle for the top spot wide open after seeming much more distant just weeks ago.

The leader’s draw does not completely change the outlook, but it does represent an opportunity that Colón need to seize. With several rounds still to go, every point is starting to carry more and more weight in the fight to decide Zone A.

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