The long-awaited clash between Racing Club and Independiente ended in a goalless draw, with both teams unable to find the back of the net in this fierce rivalry match.
Independiente’s Facundo Zabala was the standout player of the game, making crucial defensive contributions by winning four duels and clearing the ball from the danger zone on four occasions.
Racing Club’s Franco Pardo also had a significant impact on defense, successfully clearing the ball from their area five times during the match.
Racing’s head coach, Gustavo Costas, set his team in a 4-3-3 formation featuring Facundo Cambeses as the goalkeeper, supported by Gastón Martirena, Franco Pardo, Nazareno Colombo, and Gabriel Rojas in defense. The midfield consisted of Bruno Zuculini, Santiago Sosa, and Agustín Almendra, while the attacking trio included Duván Vergara, Adrián Martínez, and Tomás Conechny.
On the other hand, Gustavo Quinteros’ team adopted a 4-5-1 formation, with Rodrigo Rey guarding the net. The defense included Federico Vera, Kevin Lomónaco, Nicolás Freire, and Facundo Zabala, while the midfield featured Felipe Loyola, Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés, Santiago Montiel, Luciano Cabral, and Matías Abaldo, leaving Ignacio Pussetto as the solitary forward.
The match was officiated by referee Nicolás Ramírez.
In the next round, Racing Club will face Independiente Riv. (M) at home, while Independiente will take on Godoy Cruz away at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium.
Substitutions for Racing Club
45’ 2T – Agustín Almendra off for Ignacio Rodríguez
63’ 2T – Duván Vergara off for Adrián Balboa; Gastón Martirena off for Facundo Mura
64’ 2T – Gabriel Rojas off for Martín Barrios; Bruno Zuculini off for Marco Di Césare
Yellow cards for Racing Club:
27’ 1T Adrián Martínez (Unsporting conduct)
33’ 1T Bruno Zuculini (Unsporting conduct)
30’ 2T Tomás Conechny; 36’ 2T Ignacio Rodríguez (Insulting or disapproving the referee)
Substitutions for Independiente
72’ 2T – Matías Abaldo off for Walter Mazzantti
80’ 2T – Felipe Loyola off for Pablo Galdames; Ignacio Pussetto off for Gabriel Ávalos
Yellow card for Independiente:
40’ 1T Gustavo Quinteros