The match held at Estadio Guillermo Laza proved to be a nail-biter as Barracas Central triumphed over Dep. Riestra, securing their place in the quarter-finals with a late goal scored by Nicolás Blandi in the 10th minute of stoppage time.
Despite their efforts, Dep. Riestra could not find the back of the net. They outshot their opponents with a total of 16 attempts, 11 of which were on target, yet the elusive goal remained a challenge. Barracas Central’s defense held strong, managing to weather the storm.
Nicolás Blandi emerged as the standout player of the game, making his mark by scoring the decisive goal and completing 3 successful passes throughout the match. Another key player for Barracas was Tomás Porra, who excelled in the midfield with 12 successful passes.
Gustavo Benítez, the coach for Dep. Riestra, implemented a 5-3-2 formation, featuring Ignacio Arce in goal and a defensive line composed of Cristian Paz, Nicolás Sansotre, Facundo Miño, Miguel Ángel Barbieri, and Pedro Ramírez. The midfield was structured with Jonatan Goitía, Milton Céliz, and Antony Alonso, while Alexander Díaz and Jonathan Herrera led the attack.
On the other side, Barracas Central, managed by Rubén Insúa, adopted a 5-2-3 formation, with Marcelo Miño defending the goal and a backline featuring Facundo Mater, Nicolás Capraro, Fernando Tobio, Yonatthan Rak, and Nicolás Demartini. The midfield duo consisted of Dardo Miloc and Iván Tapia, while Jhonatan Candia, Facundo Bruera, and Javier Ruiz led the offensive front.
The referee for this intense encounter was Nicolás Ramírez. Following this victory, Barracas Central keeps their hopes alive in the tournament, having successfully advanced to the quarter-finals against the Malevos.
Substitutions for Dep. Riestra
- 100’ A1 – Pedro Ramírez out for Rodrigo Sayavedra
- 100’ A1 – Jonathan Herrera out for Nicolás Benegas
- 100’ A1 – Ignacio Arce out for Nahuel Manganelli
- 107’ A1 – Nicolás Sansotre out for Juan Cruz Randazzo
- 110’ A2 – Miguel Ángel Barbieri out for Santiago Vera
- 116’ A2 – Milton Céliz out for Gabriel Obredor
Yellow Cards for Dep. Riestra:
- 19’ 1T – Alexander Díaz (Unsporting behavior)
- 31’ 2T – Jonathan Herrera (Unsporting behavior)
- 2’ A2 – Miguel Ángel Barbieri (Unsporting behavior)
- 14’ A2 – Santiago Vera (Insulting the referee)
Substitutions for Barracas Central
- 105’ A2 – Facundo Bruera out for Nicolás Blandi
- 32’ 1T – Yonatthan Rak out for Rafael Barrios
- 58’ 2T – Facundo Mater out for Tomás Porra and Jhonatan Candia out for Ignacio Tapia
- 78’ 2T – Javier Ruiz out for Iván Guaraz
- 90’ A1 – Iván Tapia out for Maximiliano Puig
Yellow Cards for Barracas Central:
- 17’ 1T – Nicolás Demartini (Unsporting behavior)
- 6’ 2T – Nicolás Capraro (Unsporting behavior)
- 12’ A1 – Facundo Bruera (Unsporting behavior)
- 15’ A2 – Marcelo Miño (Time wasting)
Red Card for Barracas Central:
- 38’ 2T – Iván Guaraz (Direct red card)