Atlético Tucumán achieved a hard-fought 2-1 victory at home over San Martín (SJ) in the first match of the Clausura tournament. The home team struck first with Franco Nicola scoring in the 3rd minute, while a last-gasp goal by Nicolás Laméndola in the 49th minute of the second half secured the win. San Martín managed to pull one back just before halftime with an own goal from Clever Ferreira in the 45th minute.
Under the guidance of coach Lucas Pusineri, Atlético Tucumán deployed a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Juan Ignacio González as the goalkeeper. The defense comprised Damián Martínez, Marcelo Ortiz, Clever Ferreira, and Ignacio Galván. In midfield, Carlos Auzqui, Adrián Sánchez, Kevin López, and Franco Nicola took charge, while the attack was led by Mateo Coronel and Leandro Díaz.
On the visiting side, Leandro Romagnoli opted for a 4-3-3 setup with Matías Borgogno guarding the goal. His defensive line included Alejandro Molina, Esteban Burgos, Luciano Recalde, and Lucas Diarte. The midfield trio was made up of Diego González, Nicolás Watson, and Sebastián González, while Tomás Fernández, Federico Anselmo, and Horacio Tijanovich spearheaded the front line.
Pablo Echavarría officiated the match at the Estadio Monumental de Tucumán.
Looking ahead, Atlético Tucumán will host Central Córdoba (SE) for their next match, while San Martín (SJ) will welcome Deportivo Riestra.
Substitutions for Atlético Tucumán
- 55’ 2T – Ignacio Galván off for Miguel Brizuela; Carlos Auzqui off for Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez
- 66’ 2T – Franco Nicola off for Nicolás Laméndola; Kevin López off for Kevin Ortiz
- 83’ 2T – Mateo Coronel off for Mateo Bajamich
Yellow Cards for Atlético Tucumán:
- 25’ 1T – Kevin López
- 40’ 1T – Carlos Auzqui
Substitutions for San Martín (SJ)
- 60’ 2T – Alejandro Molina off for Ayrton Portillo; Sebastián González off for Santiago Salle
- 73’ 2T – Tomás Fernández off for Franco Toloza
- 84’ 2T – Horacio Tijanovich off for Jonathan Menéndez; Esteban Burgos off for Sebastián Jaurena
Yellow Cards for San Martín (SJ):
- 12’ 2T – Alejandro Molina
- 33’ 2T – Nicolás Watson