This Friday, the forward for Def. de Belgrano, Ezequiel Aguirre, showcased his skills with two goals. However, it wasn’t enough as his team fell 3-2 to Belgrano. Coach Ricardo Zielinski’s team demonstrated resilience, managing to respond effectively despite initially trailing in the match. Goals came from Lucas Passerini (36’ 1st half, penalty), Gabriel Compagnucci (23’ 2nd half), and Tobías Ostchega (35’ 2nd half). Ezequiel Aguirre netted both goals for Def. de Belgrano, scoring at the 7th minute of the first half and the 13th minute of the second half.
A pivotal moment of the match was Ostchega’s header goal in the 35th minute of the second half. Following a corner from the right taken by Lucas Zelarayán, Ostchega secured his position in the penalty area, directing the ball into the left corner of the net.
Lucas Passerini was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing one goal and taking three shots on target. Ezequiel Aguirre also stood out on the opposing team, with two goals and two attempts at goal.
A highlight of the first half occurred at the 46th minute when Cristian Sánchez from Def. de Belgrano performed an impressive nutmeg on Belgrano’s Gabriel Compagnucci, showcasing his skill.
Belgrano set up with a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Manuel Vicentini in goal; Gabriel Compagnucci, Mariano Troilo, Fausto Grillo, and Tobías Ostchega in defense; Bryan Reyna, Santiago Longo, Facundo Quignón, and Lucas Zelarayán in midfield; and Nicolás Fernández alongside Lucas Passerini up front.
On the other side, under the guidance of Carlos Mayor, Def. de Belgrano also fielded a 4-4-2 formation, with Alejandro Medina in goal; Gustavo Mendoza, Agustín Massaccesi, Juan Pablo Segovia, and Luciano Correa in defense; Matías Benítez, Matías Laba, Emiliano Vecchio, and Cristian Sánchez in the midfield; and forwards Ezequiel Aguirre and Facundo Pons.
Referee Sebastián Martínez officiated the encounter.
With this victory over El Dragón, Belgrano has earned their passage to the Copa Argentina Round of 16.
Substitutions for Belgrano
- 52’ 2T – Lucas Passerini for Franco Jara
- 67’ 2T – Facundo Quignón for Ulises Sánchez
Yellow cards for Belgrano:
- 16’ 2T Nicolás Fernández (arguing with an opponent)
Red cards for Belgrano:
- 24’ 2T Nicolás Fernández (second yellow card)
Substitutions for Def. de Belgrano
- 45’ 2T – Cristian Sánchez for Patricio Moyano
- 80’ 2T – Facundo Pons for Enzo González
- 91’ 2T – Emiliano Vecchio for Francisco Tcherkaski and Bryan Reyna for Francisco González Metilli
Yellow cards for Def. de Belgrano:
- 16’ 1T Facundo Pons
- 36’ 1T Matías Benítez
- 37’ 1T Ezequiel Aguirre
- 41’ 1T Carlos Mayor (insulting or disapproving of the referee)
- 19’ 2T Juan Pablo Segovia (insulting or disapproving of the referee)
- 48’ 2T Agustín Massaccesi
Red cards for Def. de Belgrano:
- 20’ 2T Ezequiel Aguirre (second yellow card)
- 26’ 2T Matías Benítez (second yellow card)