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Dramatic Draw in Tunja: Boyacá Chicó Holds Nacional with Controversial Penalty


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Tunja, Boyacá – Boyacá Chicó and Atlético Nacional played to a tense 1-1 draw in Jornada 14 of the Liga BetPlay 2025-II, a match that will be remembered not for its action across the ninety minutes, but for what happened in the final moments.

 

Key Moments & Goals

  • Boyacá Chicó took the lead through a beautiful free kick by Johan Bocanegra in the 36th minute. The strike curled over the wall and slipped through the gap between Andrés Salazar and Batista – a moment of magic that ignited the home crowd.
  • Atlético Nacional were under pressure for much of the match, struggling to convert opportunities—though they had several chances that should have tested Chicó’s defence more.
  • Then came the decisive moment: in added time (during the last moments of the match), the referee awarded a highly-disputed penalty after a confusing action inside Chicó’s area. Boyacá Chicó’s players and fans protested vigorously. 
  • Alfredo Morelos stepped up and made no mistake, converting the spot kick to level it 1-1 – a lifeline for Nacional in what was looking like a loss.

Repercussions & Reactions

  • The draw means Atlético Nacional steals a point away from Tunja, avoiding defeat in a match where they were largely on the back foot. Chicó, meanwhile, will feel they had three points in hand until the dying moments. 
  • The decision to award the penalty has sparked outrage among the Chicó camp players, staff, and supporters alike. The match officials were surrounded after the whistle, and the tension was sufficiently high that security had to intervene. 
  • For Nacional, the result may buy some time for their coaching staff; in the aftermath, media outlets noted that the draw, though unsatisfying, might ease pressure on the technical team from fans and board alike.
 

Implications in the Table

  • Chico still struggles in the standings, but the point helps them inch away from the very bottom. Nacional remain in the top half but missed an opportunity to close the gap to leaders. 
  • As the Clausura continues, every point matters; for both clubs, consistency will likely determine playoff positioning. Nacional must tighten up their finishing; Chicó must build on this performance mentally and hold on in tense moments.

Final Thoughts

A match dominated by frustration, drama, and a single moment of controversy. Boyacá Chicó showed spirit, catching Nacional off guard with the free kick from Bocanegra. But in Colombian football, as in many places, it’s not over until it’s over  Morelos’ late penalty ensured Atlético Nacional would leave Tunja with something.
 
Whether this match becomes a turning point for either squad remains to be seen but for Chicó, the question will be: “How many more times will we let late decisions cost us?”

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