Racing Club claimed victory with a 1-0 win against Belgrano in matchday 2 of the Clausura tournament. The decisive moment came just after the halftime break, when Duván Vergara scored, securing the team’s victory.
Both Racing and Belgrano had their fair share of scoring opportunities, with both teams hitting the woodwork. Notably, players Juan Ignacio Nardoni and Lucas Passerini were unable to convert their chances into goals.
Duván Vergara stood out as the player of the match, demonstrating exceptional skill by scoring 1 goal, attempting 3 shots on target, and completing 17 successful passes.
Additionally, Juan Ignacio Nardoni had an impressive performance, completing 33 passes, winning 4 tackles, and attempting 2 shots.
Belgrano’s coach, Ricardo Zielinski, opted for a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Thiago Cardozo in goal, with a defense comprising Leonardo Morales, Lisandro López, and Mariano Troilo. The midfield included Gabriel Compagnucci, Santiago Longo, Francisco González Metilli, Tobías Ostchega, and Lucas Zelarayán, while Franco Jara and Nicolás Fernández led the attack.
On the other side, Racing Club’s Gustavo Costas employed a 3-4-3 formation, starting with Gabriel Arias in goal, backed by Marco Di Césare, Santiago Sosa, and Agustín García Basso in defense. The midfield was made up of Gastón Martirena, Juan Ignacio Nardoni, Bruno Zuculini, and Gabriel Rojas, and Duván Vergara, Adrián Martínez, and Santiago Solari formed the forward line.
Yael Falcón Pérez officiated the match at the Estadio Gigante de Alberdi.
Looking ahead, Belgrano is set to face Independiente Riv. (M), while Racing Club will host Estudiantes in their next outing.
Substitutions for Belgrano
45’ 2T – Franco Jara was replaced by Lucas Passerini
65’ 2T – Francisco González Metilli made way for Ulises Sánchez
72’ 2T – Gabriel Compagnucci was substituted by Bryan Reyna
79’ 2T – Santiago Longo left the field for Ramiro Hernández
Yellow Cards for Belgrano:
43’ 1T Mariano Troilo
43’ 2T Leonardo Morales
49’ 2T Lucas Passerini
Substitutions for Racing Club
73’ 2T – Duván Vergara was substituted by Ignacio Rodríguez, Santiago Solari was replaced by Tomás Conechny
86’ 2T – Adrián Martínez was substituted for Adrián Balboa
88’ 2T – Gabriel Arias left the pitch for Facundo Cambeses
Yellow Cards for Racing Club:
1’ 1T Adrián Martínez
9’ 1T Gabriel Rojas
10’ 2T Santiago Sosa
21’ 2T Bruno Zuculini
43’ 2T Gastón Martirena