Sol de América and Resistencia played out a 0-0 draw in the Intermedia tournament on Thursday evening. The match ended in a stalemate with neither side able to break the deadlock despite creating chances. The result keeps both clubs in their current positions in the standings.
Sol de América controlled much of the game with 56 per cent possession compared to their visitors' 44 per cent. The hosts registered 77 attacks against 72 for the away side, while also earning eight corners to Resistencia's three. Yet Resistencia managed to get six shots on target, one more than the home team's four.
The match was physical, with Sol de América collecting three yellow cards while Resistencia received just one. Both sides committed three offsides each, and there were no red cards shown. The hosts also had more throw-ins, recording 37 compared to 27 for the visitors.
Sol de América enter this match sitting fifth in the table with 34 points from 22 games. They have won seven, drawn 13 and lost twice. Resistencia sit seventh with 29 points from 21 matches, with seven wins, eight draws and six defeats. The gap between them remains five points.
For Sol de América, this result extends their recent run of draws. They played out 1-1 draws against Paraguay, Independiente and Tacuary in their previous three league games before a 4-1 victory over Deportivo Capayata. Resistencia showed more variety, with wins against Deportivo Capayata and Tacuary, a draw with Independiente and a defeat to Benjamin Aceval in their last five outings.
The goalless result means Sol de América cannot extend their lead over Resistencia, while the visitors cannot close the gap. Both teams remain mid-table, with the hosts holding a comfortable cushion and the away side still chasing a higher position.