In a highly anticipated clash, Racing Club and Independiente faced off in the 10th round of the Clausura, resulting in a goalless draw that saw both teams unable to find the back of the net.
Facundo Zabala emerged as the standout player for Independiente, successfully winning 4 duels and clearing the ball from danger on 4 occasions. On Racing Club’s side, Franco Pardo also played a crucial role in defense, managing to clear the ball from the area 5 times.
Racing’s head coach, Gustavo Costas, deployed a 4-3-3 formation starting with Facundo Cambeses in goal; the defensive line comprised Gastón Martirena, Franco Pardo, Nazareno Colombo, and Gabriel Rojas; while Bruno Zuculini, Santiago Sosa, and Agustín Almendra controlled the midfield. Up front, the attack was led by Duván Vergara, Adrián Martínez, and Tomás Conechny.
On the other hand, Independiente’s coach, Gustavo Quinteros, set his team in a 4-5-1 lineup with Rodrigo Rey guarding the net; the defense included Federico Vera, Kevin Lomónaco, Nicolás Freire, and the standout Facundo Zabala. The midfield featured Felipe Loyola, Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés, Santiago Montiel, Luciano Cabral, and Matías Abaldo, while Ignacio Pussetto was the lone striker.
The match officiated by Nicolás Ramírez saw a few disciplinary actions, particularly with four players receiving yellow cards throughout the game.
Looking ahead, Racing Club will host Independiente Riv. (M) next, while Independiente will travel to face Godoy Cruz at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.
Substitutions for Racing Club
45’ 2T – Agustín Almendra was replaced by Ignacio Rodríguez
63’ 2T – Duván Vergara was replaced by Adrián Balboa and Gastón Martirena by Facundo Mura
64’ 2T – Gabriel Rojas was replaced by Martín Barrios and Bruno Zuculini by Marco Di Césare.
Yellow Cards for Racing Club:
27’ 1T Adrián Martínez (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 33’ 1T Bruno Zuculini (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 30’ 2T Tomás Conechny, and 36’ 2T Ignacio Rodríguez (Insulting or disapproving the referee).
Substitutions for Independiente
72’ 2T – Matías Abaldo was substituted for Walter Mazzantti
80’ 2T – Felipe Loyola was replaced by Pablo Galdames and Ignacio Pussetto by Gabriel Ávalos.
Yellow Card for Independiente:
40’ 1T Gustavo Quinteros