Nacional beat Chapecoense in a close win on Wednesday, 0x1, in a match relating of Copa Libertadores. Both Gilson Kleina's team and Alexander Medina's team held their first game in the competition.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
Santiago Romero scored the winner with 74 minutes on the clock with a left-foot strike. In the 77th minute, Nacional saw Alfonso Espino get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. After 84 minutes, Chapecoense saw Perotti leave the game early with a direct red card. In the closing stages of the game, Eduardo left his team with 10-man, after seeing a direct red card.
In the next fixture, Nacional will play at home against Chapecoense.