Well folks, what a nail-biting finish to this Liga Nacional game! Lobos Upnfm edged past CD Marathon 2-1 in a match that had it all – goals, substitutions, and a red card!
Lobos, playing at Estadio Emilio Williams Agasse, dominated possession for a lot of the game, creating some good scoring opportunities. They took the lead early, with an own goal by Marathon in the first half, and then another penalty goal by Leveron to extend their lead to 2-0. Marathon fought back valiantly and managed to pull one back in the closing stages with Zúniga's goal. The final moments were tense; a red card for Lobos Upnfm added drama to the conclusion.
Marathon's approach seemed to be based on a more direct, counter-attacking style, while Lobos looked to control the tempo of the game. There were some key substitutions from both teams as the match progressed. Ibargüen's substitution for Marathon and a few quick changes for Lobos definitely looked like attempts to adjust the game plan in the final stages, responding to the pressure.
The final result highlights Lobos Upnfm's resilience in holding on for the win amidst the late pressure. What a match!