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Sol de América holds Benjamín Aceval to a draw, preventing league lead
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Sol de América holds Benjamín Aceval to a draw, preventing league lead

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sol de América drew 1-1 with Benjamín Aceval in the División Intermedia football league.
  • The draw prevented Benjamín Aceval from regaining the top spot in the league.
  • Sol de América scored first, but Benjamín Aceval equalized after Sol de América had a player sent off.

Sol de América halted Benjamín Aceval's ascent in the División Intermedia football league, securing a 1-1 draw that kept their rivals from reclaiming the top position. The match, held in Villa Elisa, was a crucial fixture in the league's fourteenth round.

Sol de América took the lead in the 18th minute with a goal from Marcos Gaona. They maintained this advantage for a significant portion of the game, even creating opportunities to extend their lead. However, the complexion of the match shifted dramatically in the second half.

At the 47th minute, Sol de América's Ángel Aguayo received a red card. Just a minute later, Benjamín Aceval's top scorer, Osvaldo Argüello, capitalized on the numerical advantage to score the equalizer. The situation for Benjamín Aceval worsened in the 52nd minute when Óscar Prieto was also sent off following a VAR review that identified a disqualifying foul.

Despite the red cards, Benjamín Aceval remains in a strong position, occupying the second spot in the promotion zone with 28 points. They trail the league leaders, 12 de Junio, by two points and are one point ahead of third-placed General Caballero. Sol de América currently has 22 points.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.