Estudiantes de La Plata has emerged as the champions of the Clausura, securing victory via penalties, 5-4, in a tense match against Racing Club. The match was held at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, where Estudiantes triumphed on penalties after the match concluded in a 1-1 tie. Scoring for Estudiantes were José Sosa, Lucas Alario, Joaquín Tobio Burgos, Eric Meza, and Facundo Rodríguez, while Edwuin Cetré missed his penalty. For Racing, Gastón Martirena and Franco Pardo were unable to convert their opportunities.
During regulation time, Racing took the lead with a goal from Adrián Martínez in the 35th minute of the second half. Estudiantes equalized shortly after, with Guido Carrillo scoring in the 47th minute, setting the stage for the penalty shootout.
Guido Carrillo was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, demonstrating his skill by scoring a crucial goal, attempting four shots on target, and completing 15 accurate passes. His performance was pivotal in leading his team to victory.
Adrián Martínez also shone for Racing, notably scoring their only goal and contributing two shots and 12 successful passes.
Racing’s coach, Gustavo Costas, implemented a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Facundo Cambeses in goal; a defensive line of Facundo Mura, Nazareno Colombo, Agustín García Basso, and Gabriel Rojas; with Santiago Sosa, Juan Ignacio Nardoni, and Agustín Almendra in midfield; and a forward trio of Santiago Solari, Adrián Martínez, and Duván Vergara.
On the other hand, Estudiantes, managed by Eduardo Domínguez, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Fernando Muslera guarding the net; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Leandro González Pirez, and Santiago Arzamendia in defense; a midfield including Santiago Ascacíbar, Lucas Piovi, Cristian Medina, and Tiago Palacios; and strikers Guido Carrillo and Edwuin Cetré.
The match was officiated by Nicolás Ramírez, who oversaw the crucial moments leading up to Estudiantes’ penalty shootout victory, which secured them the championship title of the Clausura.
Substitutions for Racing Club
100’ A1 – Juan Ignacio Nardoni for Bruno Zuculini
118’ A2 – Tomás Conechny for Luciano Vietto
74’ 2T – Santiago Solari for Tomás Conechny
74’ 2T – Agustín Almendra for Adrián Fernández
86’ 2T – Facundo Mura for Gastón Martirena
86’ 2T – Duván Vergara for Franco Pardo
Cautions for Racing Club:
1’ 2T – Adrián Martínez
24’ 2T – Nazareno Colombo
49’ 2T – Franco Pardo
Substitutions for Estudiantes
73’ 2T – Tiago Palacios for Joaquín Tobio Burgos
82’ 2T – Román Gómez for Eric Meza
82’ 2T – Lucas Piovi for Lucas Alario
88’ 2T – Cristian Medina for José Sosa
88’ 2T – Santiago Arzamendia for Gastón Benedetti
95’ A1 – Santiago Núñez for Facundo Rodríguez
Cautions for Estudiantes:
33’ 1T – Román Gómez
36’ 1T – Guido Carrillo
41’ 1T – Tiago Palacios (holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
13’ A2 – Gastón Benedetti