Argentinos Juniors claimed a crucial 1-0 win against Platense on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in a match for the 12th round of the Apertura. Alan Lescano sealed the victory with a penalty kick in the 59th minute of the second half.
Nicolás Oroz almost gave the home side an earlier lead when he hit the post with a powerful shot in the 21st minute of the first half, but luck was not on his side.
Alan Lescano was undoubtedly the standout performer, scoring the match’s only goal and attempting two shots on target. His presence in the midfield proved essential for Argentinos Juniors.
Brayan Cortés also played a significant role, making two crucial saves that helped secure the clean sheet for his team.
The head coach Nicolás Diez employed a 4-4-2 formation, placing Brayan Cortés in goal; with Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Román Riquelme, and Sebastián Prieto forming the defense; Alan Lescano, Federico Fattori, Nicolás Oroz, and Emiliano Viveros in midfield; and Hernán López Muñoz joined by Iván Morales in attack.
On the other hand, Walter Zunino’s Platense set up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Matías Borgogno as the goalkeeper; with Juan Ignacio Saborido, Ignacio Vázquez, Víctor Cuesta, and Tomás Silva in defense; Bautista Merlini, Maximiliano Amarfil, Nicolás Retamar, Franco Zapiola, and Felipe Bussio in midfield; and Gonzalo Lencina leading the front line.
The match was officiated by referee Fernando Echenique.
Next week, Argentinos Juniors will face Lanús at home, while Platense will travel to Lanús to continue their campaign.
Substitutions for Argentinos Juniors
65’ 2T – Emiliano Viveros made way for Facundo Jainikoski and Hernán López Muñoz was replaced by Diego Porcel.
88’ 2T – Nicolás Oroz was substituted for Lautaro Giaccone.
Yellow Cards for Argentinos Juniors:
40’ 1T – Román Riquelme (Unsporting behavior) and 45’ 1T – Sebastián Prieto (Holding an opponent to prevent their advance).
Red Card for Argentinos Juniors:
54’ 2T – Nicolás Diez (Direct red).
Substitutions for Platense
61’ 2T – Franco Zapiola substituted by Leonardo Heredia and Bautista Merlini for Juan Gauto.
70’ 2T – Gonzalo Lencina came off for Guido Mainero and Maximiliano Amarfil was replaced by Martín Barrios.
80’ 2T – Nicolás Retamar was taken off for Augusto Lotti.
Yellow Cards for Platense:
10’ 1T – Víctor Cuesta (Unsporting behavior), 35’ 1T – Matías Borgogno (Delaying the game), and 19’ 2T – Maximiliano Amarfil (Holding an opponent to prevent their advance).
Red Card for Platense:
60’ 2T – Walter Zunino (Direct red).