With suffering, but Córdoba Patrimony returned to winning ways at home after two consecutive defeats. He was superior to his rival, but his lack of success penalized him in many phases of the match. The objectives of Murilo and Arnaldo Baez They give a little more air to the green and white team in the ranking which marks a distance with a direct rival like Burela, who left El Arcángel empty-handed.
Córdoba Patrimony was more incisive from the first minutes, taking center stage in the offensive phases. Approaches with danger were white-green, although this completion was missing. He tried it based on good plays, highlighting one of the Pablo del Moral (min.5). The first goal came from a set piece with a free kick taken by the Madrid player which Murilo recovered to beat the rival goalkeeper (1-0, min. 6). A reward for the good form of the green and white team.
To maintain the advantage, they had to work hard on defense. However, Córdoba Patrimony held on to the ball and began to make good plays to get dangerously close to the opponent’s goal. Even Arnaldo Báez had his chance after a superb green and white play, but the goalkeeper barely touched the ball. However, Burela was more effective, with a good counterattack, scoring a goal thanks to Araya with a ball that came in crying. (1-1, minutes 10).
The times remained green and white. Long actions from Emanuel Santoro’s team. Guilherme Santos succeeded with a good run down the wing, but the goalkeeper cleared the ball (min. 17). Also Murilo was close to score the second, but his shot was also blocked. Without a doubt, he was one of the most active in a first half that ended in a draw. Everything remains to be decided for the second half.
The second half began with the bad news for the Blanquiverdes of the injury of Guilherme, who had to retire to the bench after a violent blow. On the track, the tie was maintained with both teams well established. There was a small exchange of blows, but without clear chances. The intensity increased as the clock progressed and the match was not free of controversial plays, protested by Vista Alegre who had to push to be the sixth player.
Córdoba stepped on the accelerator in the last ten minutes. He had already managed to get dangerously close. Macedo succeeded with some superb individual play on the wing and a shot on the corner that went wide. In the next play, the one who sneaked to the backline was Kaue who delivered a quick cross for Arnaldo Báez to finish with a header. (2-1, minute 33). The green and white team, once again in the lead on the scoreboard with the clock as their only enemy.
Burela opted to start with five, with one goalie-player looking for the equalizer. It was Córdoba’s turn to put on their combination and use one of their best defenses to take all three points. The last two minutes were marked by constant defense from the green and white team, who knew how to play with rival pressure and remain calm until the final whistle. Even the crossbar helped in the last minute. Practical victory, of merit and against a direct rival for permanence.
