Verdolaga revisits the Super League final a month after clinching the title, hosting Matecaña in Pereira for a home clash.
Returning to winning form is the aim for National Athletics this Friday when they visit Deportivo Pereira at the Hernán Ramírez Villegas stadium. The goal is to reclaim momentum after a tight draw with Millonarios on matchday 8 and to help the Verdolagas consolidate their triumph from the dramatic final that sealed the championship.
FOLLOW LIVE PEREIRA – NATIONAL
Paulo Autuori faces a few squad hurdles, with several injuries hampering selection (Da Costa, Mosquera, John Duque, Palacios) and calls to the Colombia Under-20 team (Ángel, Marquínez, Ocampo, Salazar) affecting both personnel and structure. The coach is likely weighing changes across the park to balance depth and form as the match approaches.
On the Matecaña side, a victory is also essential after a defeat to Águilas Doradas, leaving them with just one win in their last four games. Alejandro Restrepo is expected to maintain the core of his side with perhaps a couple of tweaks to keep the rhythm intact for the busy schedule ahead.
LINE-UPS FOR PEREIRA – NATIONAL
Pereira: Quintana; Hernandez, Ramirez, Suarez; Moreno, Vasquez, Velázquez, Fory; Rodríguez, Valencia.
National Athletics: wed; Roman, Aguirre, Zapata, Banguero; Candelo, Gomez, Deossa; Pabon, Duque, Jader.
KICK-OFF TIME AND LOCATION
The match is scheduled for Friday, March 17, 2023, at 8:00 PM Colombia time, with domestic viewers in Canada and the United States able to follow live coverage through regional broadcasters and streaming options, subject to local availability.
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