Smart point: Colón draw in Salta in a lacklustre match | OneFootball

The Sabalero team fulfilled their first away commitment this Sunday in this season of the Primera Nacional. In the second matchday of Zone A, they drew 0-0 against Central Norte in a discreet match with few dangerous situations.

In the course of the game, the draw ends up being an acceptable result for the team from Santa Fe. The refereeing was handled by Bryan Ferreira, and the match reached homes through Radio Gol 96.7, with commentary by Damián Palacios and Julio Martínez.

From the initial whistle, Ezequiel Medrán's team tried to prioritize possession and a tidy exit from the back, avoiding long balls due to the absence of a target man like Alan Bonansea. With Facundo Castro in a different role, Colón sought to attack down the wings, especially with the Castet-Lago tandem on the left and Peinipil's runs on the right. Central Norte, on the other hand, set up to counterattack.

After the first quarter-hour, the match hit a plateau until Borda nearly broke the deadlock with a bicycle kick that went close, in the only significant excitement for the home side. Although Marcioni began to gain prominence and complicate the Salta defense, the "Polaco" Bastía managed to reorganize the Cuervo's lines. The match became physical and scrappy, with much friction and few clear ideas in the final third. Thus, the 0-0 at halftime was a true reflection of a first half with more struggle than football.

The Second Half

At the start of the second half, both coaches opted for the same eleven. Colón tried to position Castet higher up to gain ground, but the match became end-to-end without depth. At 10 minutes, Medrán made changes with the introductions of Matías Godoy and Agustín Toledo for Antonio and Castro, seeking to refresh the midfield and attack. However, the game remained flat, with Muñoz standing out in defense while the goalkeepers remained mere spectators.

Borda continued to be the main concern for the Barrios-Rasmussen duo, holding up play and drawing fouls. Colón had some flashes when Marcioni, Godoy, and Peinipil combined, but the crosses were not accurate. With Ibarra coming on for Cano, the Rojinegro lost presence in the area and relied on Godoy's speed. The "Polaco" made four simultaneous changes for the home side to try to shake off the lethargy, but the feeling that "whoever scored would win" faded as the minutes passed.

Ultimately, the score remained unchanged. The 0-0 allows Colón to earn a point on a difficult pitch, salvaging a point on an afternoon where the offense didn't weigh in, under the football maxim that when you can't win, the key is not to leave empty-handed.

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