Racing (U) faced a challenging match at their home ground, Parque Osvaldo Roberto, where they ended up in a stalemate against MC Torque with a score of 1-1.
The game saw Racing take the lead just before halftime with a goal from Guillermo Cotugno in the 44th minute. However, MC Torque equalized early in the second half through Nahuel da Silva, who scored in the 51st minute.
Nahuel da Silva’s performance stood out, earning him the title of the match’s most valuable player after displaying exceptional skill to find the back of the net. On the other hand, Guillermo Cotugno not only contributed offensively but also played a pivotal role in defense for Racing.
Racing’s head coach, Cristian Chambain, opted for a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Lautaro Amadé as goalkeeper, flanked by defenders Guillermo Cotugno, Ignacio Brazionis, and Martín Ferreira. The midfield comprised Esteban Da Silva, Alex Vazquez, Mateo Cáceres, and Yuri Oyarzo, with an attacking trio of Santiago Ramírez, Sebastián Sosa Sánchez, and Bautista Tomatis.
Meanwhile, the visitors, managed by Martin Cicotello, employed a 4-5-1 setup, with Ramiro Mendez guarding the net and a backline consisting of Franco Pizzichillo, Gary Kagelmacher, Eduardo Agüero, and Ezequiel Busquets. In midfield, Sebastián Rodríguez, Pablo Siles, Diogo Guzmán, Luka Andrade, and Santiago Costa controlled the game, while José Neris spearheaded their attack.
The match was officiated by referee Santiago Motta.
Substitutions for Racing (U)
70’ 2T – Santiago Ramírez was replaced by Felipe Cairus and Bautista Tomatis was substituted for Hugo Silveira
83’ 2T – Yuri Oyarzo was swapped out for Maximiliano Pinela
86’ 2T – Mateo Cáceres left the pitch for Augusto Scarone
Yellow cards for Racing (U)
19’ 2T – Sebastián Sosa Sánchez (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 23’ 2T – Santiago Ramírez (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 37’ 2T – Guillermo Cotugno (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for MC Torque
48’ 2T – Jose Neris was replaced by Nahuel da Silva
78’ 2T – Luka Andrade was taken off for Walter Nuñez
Yellow cards for MC Torque
30’ 2T – Sebastián Rodríguez (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 32’ 2T – Luka Andrade (Delaying the game)