ITAGUI, Colombia (Interstat) — German Meneses scored in the 80th minute as Leones defeated Patriotas 1-0 on Thursday. Meneses provided the only goal of the contest. Leones improved to one win, no losses and one draw in this competition and across all competitions. Patriotas moved to no wins, one loss and one draw in this competition and across all competitions. Patriotas’ Hurtado, Renteria, Carabali, Torres and Ruiz each received yellow cards. Leones’ Moreno, Soto, Pacheco and another player were booked. Substitutions included Patriotas’ Bello Vivas in the 30th minute and Leones’ Castano, Segura, Granados, Soto and Rodriguez Cespedes. Patriotas also brought on Zapata, Copete and Campana. The visitors made several changes after halftime, while Leones also adjusted. Leones broke through late when Meneses converted. The home side then protected the narrow lead through the final minutes. Patriotas pressed for a late equalizer but could not break through. The match featured nine yellow cards and several substitutions. Leones secured the result at home.