In a tightly contested encounter, San Lorenzo managed to grab all three points with a narrow 2-1 victory against Talleres in the opening match of the Clausura. The hosts took the lead early in the game with Alexis Cuello scoring in the 2nd minute. However, Luis Sequeira equalized just before halftime for San Lorenzo with a goal in the 46th minute, followed by an unfortunate own goal by Juan Camilo Portilla in the 85th minute sealing the victory for the Ciclón.
The standout player of the match was undoubtedly Alexis Cuello, who not only scored for Talleres but also recorded two shots on target and completed 11 successful passes. On the other hand, Luis Sequeira also shined for the home team, contributing significantly with his goal and achieving 26 successful passes in the midfield.
Talleres’ coach, Carlos Tévez, fielded a 4-5-1 formation featuring Guido Herrera as goalkeeper and a defensive line composed of Matías Gómez, Santiago Fernández, Juan Rodríguez, and Augusto Schott. The midfield included Matías Galarza, Juan Camilo Portilla, Rubén Botta, Emanuel Reynoso, and Luis Sequeira, supporting forward Federico Girotti.
Meanwhile, San Lorenzo, under the management of Damián Ayude, opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Orlando Gill in goal. The defensive unit had Ezequiel Herrera, Jhohan Romaña, Gastón Hernández, and Elías Báez. The midfield trio consisted of Ignacio Perruzzi, Nicolás Tripichio, and Manuel Insaurralde, while the attack was led by Ezequiel Cerutti, Andrés Vombergar, and Alexis Cuello.
The match was officiated by referee Andrés Gariano. In their next clash, Talleres will visit Independiente, while San Lorenzo will host Gimnasia at the Pedro Bidegain stadium.
Substitutions for Talleres
60’ 2T – Rubén Botta off for Luis Angulo
73’ 2T – Luis Sequeira off for Nahuel Bustos, Emanuel Reynoso off for Ulises Ortegoza
Yellow Cards for Talleres
20’ 1T – Augusto Schott (Unsporting Behavior)
15’ 2T – Matías Galarza (Unsporting Behavior)
21’ 2T – Federico Girotti (Verbally abusing or disapproving the referee)
Substitutions for San Lorenzo
69’ 2T – Ezequiel Cerutti off for Matías Reali
80’ 2T – Andrés Vombergar off for Branco Salinardi, Manuel Insaurralde off for Francisco Perruzzi
90’ 2T – Nicolás Tripichio off for Emanuel Cecchini, Alexis Cuello off for Daniel Herrera
Yellow Cards for San Lorenzo
25’ 1T – Gastón Hernández (Unsporting Behavior)
19’ 2T – Ezequiel Herrera (Unsporting Behavior)