In the face-off between Argentinos Juniors and Unión on matchday 4 of the Clausura, the home team clinched a tight win with a score of 1-0. Alan Lescano netted the only goal of the game in the 43rd minute of the first half.
Diego Porcel delivered a precise cross, which Lescano skillfully controlled before firing a shot that beat Unión’s goalkeeper Matías Tagliamonte.
Earlier in the first half, Nicolás Oroz came close to giving Argentinos the lead in the 35th minute, but his strike hit the post.
Alan Lescano was undoubtedly the star of the match, contributing one goal along with 30 key passes. Federico Fattori also performed admirably, completing 51 effective passes throughout the game.
For Unión, Augusto Solari impressed early on by skillfully nutmegging his marker in the 11th minute.
Argentinos Juniors’ coach Nicolás Diez opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Diego Rodríguez in goal; a defensive line of Leandro Lozano, Erik Godoy, Tobías Ramírez Cardozo, and Sebastián Prieto; and a midfield composed of Federico Fattori, Nicolás Oroz, Diego Porcel, Alan Lescano, and Emiliano Viveros, leaving Tomás Molina as the lone striker.
Meanwhile, Unión, managed by Leonardo Madelón, lined up in a 4-4-2 setup featuring Matías Tagliamonte in goal; a backline of Lautaro Vargas, Juan Pablo Ludueña, Valentín Fascendini, and Mateo Del Blanco; midfielders Augusto Solari, Mauricio Martínez, Mauro Pittón, and Julián Palacios; and forwards Lucas Gamba and Cristian Tarragona.
The official overseeing the match at El Semillero del Mundo was Yael Falcón Pérez.
Looking ahead, Argentinos Juniors will be traveling to take on Huracán in their next fixture, while Unión will visit Instituto.
Substitutions for Argentinos Juniors
74’ 2T – Tomás Molina was replaced by Matías Giménez
83’ 2T – Alan Lescano was substituted by Juan José Cardozo and Nicolás Oroz by Joaquín Gho
Yellow Cards for Argentinos Juniors:
20’ 1T – Sebastián Prieto (Unsporting behavior), 23’ 2T – Alan Lescano (Arguing with an opponent), 35’ 2T – Erik Godoy (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Unión
60’ 2T – Cristian Tarragona was taken off for Agustín Colazo, Lucas Gamba for Marcelo Estigarribia, Emiliano Viveros for Ismael Sosa, and Diego Porcel for Hernán López Muñoz
72’ 2T – Augusto Solari was substituted by Emiliano Álvarez
84’ 2T – Julián Palacios was replaced by Diego Díaz and Juan Pablo Ludueña by Nicolás Palavecino
Yellow Cards for Unión:
33’ 1T – Mauro Pittón (Unsporting behavior) and 44’ 1T – Mauricio Martínez (Unsporting behavior)