Belgrano delivered an impressive performance, defeating Atlético Tucumán 3-1 in their match for the seventh round of the Apertura. Under the guidance of coach Ricardo Zielinski, the team showcased complete control throughout the match.
The scoring opened with Emiliano Rigoni finding the net in the 37th minute of the first half, followed shortly by Nicolás Fernández’s goal just after the break at the 52nd minute. The game reached its climax when Julián Mavilla scored a stunning long-distance goal in the 76th minute. Even after Martín Benítez converted a penalty for Atlético Tucumán in the 88th minute, it was too late to change the outcome.
Emiliano Rigoni stood out as the player of the match, contributing a goal and attempting two shots towards the goal. Julián Mavilla also had a notable performance, adding to the scoreboard with a magnificent strike.
Belgrano’s tactical setup was a 4-5-1 formation featuring goalkeeper Thiago Cardozo; defenders Leonardo Morales, Alexis Maldonado, Lisandro López, and Adrián Spörle; midfielders Adrián Sánchez, Franco Vázquez, Alcides Benitez, Lucas Zelarayán, and Emiliano Rigoni; with Nicolás Fernández spearheading the attack.
On the opposite side, Atlético Tucumán, led by Hugo Colace, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, consisting of Luis Ingolotti in goal; defenders Leonel Di Plácido, Gianluca Ferrari, Gastón Suso, and Maximiliano Villa; midfielders Renzo Tesuri, Javier Domínguez, Kevin Ortiz, and Nicolás Laméndola; along with forwards Lautaro Godoy and Gabriel Abeldaño.
The match officiated by Andrés Gariano took place at the Gigante de Alberdi stadium.
Looking ahead, Belgrano’s next match will be against Huracán, while Atlético Tucumán will host Racing Club at home.
Substitutions for Belgrano
42’ 1H – Lisandro López was substituted by Julián Mavilla
73’ 2H – Nicolás Fernández was replaced by Lucas Passerini
81’ 2H – Lucas Zelarayán was substituted by Ramiro Tulián
82’ 2H – Franco Vázquez and Emiliano Rigoni came off for Ramiro Hernández and Francisco González Metilli respectively.
Yellow Cards for Belgrano:
20’ 1H Lisandro López (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 32’ 1H Alcides Benitez (Unsporting behavior), and 47’ 2H Adrián Sánchez (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Atlético Tucumán
45’ 2H – Javier Domínguez was substituted by Manuel Brondo
58’ 2H – Nicolás Laméndola was replaced by Ignacio Galván, and Lautaro Godoy was substituted by Ezequiel Ham
67’ 2H – Leonel Di Plácido was replaced by Martín Benítez
87’ 2H – Maximiliano Villa came off for Clever Ferreira.
Yellow Card for Atlético Tucumán:
36’ 1H Javier Domínguez (Holding the opponent to prevent progression)