Nacional achieved a convincing 3-0 triumph against Racing (U) in their latest Clausura fixture. Nicolás López was the star of the match, scoring two goals (6’ 1T and 8’ 2T), showcasing his sharp shooting skills and leading his team to a memorable victory. Maxi Gómez joined the goalscoring party, netting another before halftime at the 36th minute.
López stood out as the most influential player on the pitch, not only for his goals but also for attempting five shots at the opposing goal, demonstrating his offensive prowess. Alongside him, Paolo Calione impressed with his solid defensive performance, making three critical clearances to thwart Racing’s attempts.
Nacional’s coach, Pablo Peirano, set up a 4-5-1 formation with Ignacio Suárez in goal; Emiliano Ancheta, Sebastián Coates, Julian Millan, and Diego Romero forming the defensive line; and a midfield featuring Luciano Boggio, Christian Oliva, Lucas Villalba, Nicolás López, and Nicolás Lodeiro, while Maxi Gómez led the attack.
In contrast, Racing (U) took the field under manager Cristian Chambian with a 3-4-3 setup. Lautaro Amadé stood between the posts; Gastón Bueno, Felipe Álvarez, and Martín Ferreira handled defensive duties; and the midfield comprised Guillermo Cotugno, Juan Bosca, Yonathan Rodríguez, and Thiago Espinosa, with Esteban Da Silva, Hugo Silveira, and Bautista Tomatis spearheading the offense.
The match was officiated by referee Gustavo Tejera at the Gran Parque Central stadium.
Following this match, Nacional’s next challenge will be an away game against Plaza Colonia, while Racing will play at home versus Boston River.
This result puts Nacional on a total of 10 points, placing them fifth in the league standings, while Racing remains at 6 points in thirteenth position.
Substitutions for Nacional
58’ 2T – Sebastián Coates was substituted for Paolo Calione
84’ 2T – Maxi Gómez came off for Gonzalo Carneiro, Nicolás López was replaced by Rómulo Otero, and Guillermo Cotugno was substituted for Francisco Havranek
Substitutions for Racing (U)
45’ 2T – Thiago Espinosa was replaced by David Alfaro
73’ 2T – Hugo Silveira came off for Augusto Scarone, Nicolás Lodeiro was substituted for Mauricio Pereyra, and Lucas Villalba was replaced by Exequiel Mereles
79’ 2T – Bautista Tomatis was substituted for Iván Manzur, and Esteban Da Silva came off for Diego Cheuquepal
Yellow Card for Racing (U):
29’ 1T – Juan Bosca (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Racing (U):
31’ 1T – Juan Bosca (Direct red)