Atletico Choloma beat Platense 2-0 in the 4th round of the Apertura. The match ended on Sunday evening, providing a rare positive result for the hosts. It was a performance that showed better organisation than recent outings.
A. Villatoro scored twice in the second half of the first period. He opened the account in the 35th minute, taking advantage of a loose ball. By then, Platense had already missed a penalty through A. Fajardo in the 9th minute, which changed the complexion of the game. Villatoro added a second just before the break in the 45th minute.
Discipline became an issue for the visitors as the pressure built. Around the 20th minute, the game settled into a rhythm that favoured the hosts. B. Santos collected two yellow cards for Platense within a minute, reflecting the frustration on the touchline.
Managers introduced changes after the interval to try and find a response. L. Ferreira and E. Urbina came on for Platense, while J. Palacios and J. Funes joined the hosts. Despite the fresh legs, neither side could break the deadlock further.
The statistics revealed an even contest in terms of territory. To be fair, both teams held 50 per cent possession, yet the hosts were more clinical with their attempts. Atletico Choloma recorded 6 shots on target against Platense’s 4.
The win leaves Atletico Choloma in 10th place with 3 points from 5 games. Platense remain in 9th, sitting on 4 points after 3 defeats. It was a result that ended a winless streak for the home side.