Argentinos Juniors faced off against Belgrano at the iconic Semillero del Mundo stadium, but neither team was able to break the deadlock, resulting in a 0-0 draw during Round 3 of the Apertura tournament.
A standout moment came in the first half when Alan Lescano unleashed a powerful shot that struck the post in the 41st minute, denying Belgrano a crucial goal.
Defensively, Leonardo Morales was the standout performer of the match. The Belgrano defender made a significant impact by clearing 14 balls from the danger area, showcasing his defensive prowess.
On the other end, Brayan Cortés, the goalkeeper for Argentinos Juniors, was instrumental in keeping the score level by making four essential saves throughout the match.
Argentinos Juniors, under the guidance of head coach Nicolás Diez, employed a 4-3-3 formation. The lineup included Brayan Cortés in goal, with Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Erik Godoy, and Claudio Bravo in defense. The midfield trio consisted of Alan Lescano, Federico Fattori, and Hernán López Muñoz, while the attack was led by Emiliano Viveros, Tomás Molina, and Lautaro Giaccone.
Meanwhile, Belgrano’s Ricardo Zielinski opted for a 4-5-1 setup, featuring Thiago Cardozo in goal, supported by defenders Alcides Benitez, Leonardo Morales, Lisandro López, and Federico Ricca. The midfield was packed with Adrián Sánchez, Santiago Longo, Francisco González Metilli, Franco Vázquez, and Emiliano Rigoni, while Nicolás Fernández was the lone striker.
The referee for this match was Pablo Dóvalo.
Looking ahead, Argentinos Juniors will travel to face Racing Club in their next encounter, while Belgrano will host Banfield in what promises to be another exciting matchup.
Substitutions for Argentinos Juniors
58’ 2T – Emiliano Viveros replaced by Enzo Pérez, Claudio Bravo substituted for Diego Porcel
69’ 2T – Alan Lescano taken out for Gino Infantino
83’ 2T – Lautaro Giaccone and Hernán López Muñoz replaced by Nicolás Oroz and Facundo Jainikoski respectively.
Substitutions for Belgrano
36’ 1T – Federico Ricca was substituted by Adrián Spörle
60’ 2T – Francisco González Metilli replaced by Ramiro Hernández and Nicolás Fernández came off for Lautaro Gutierrez
85’ 2T – Emiliano Rigoni was substituted by Julián Mavilla.