In an exhilarating encounter, Dep. Riestra emerged victorious at home, defeating Atlético Tucumán 1-0 in their match of the third round of the Clausura. The game’s decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Jonathan Herrera converted a penalty, sealing the win for the Malevos.
Jonathan Herrera was undoubtedly the standout performer of the match, showcasing his talent by scoring the crucial goal and completing 14 successful passes throughout the game.
Milton Céliz also put in a commendable performance, delivering 28 correct passes and attempting four shots at goal, emphasizing his offensive contributions.
One of the highlights for the home crowd was a spectacular move by defender Ignacio Galván, who delighted the fans with a nutmeg on Nicolás Sansotre just minutes into the second half.
Coach Gustavo Benítez set up his squad in a 5-4-1 formation, featuring Ignacio Arce in goal, supported by defenders Nicolás Sansotre, Facundo Miño, Cristian Paz, Miguel Ángel Barbieri, and Rodrigo Gallo. The midfield consisted of Braian Guille, Milton Céliz, Jonatan Goitía, and Antony Alonso, with Jonathan Herrera leading the attack.
On the other side, Atlético Tucumán, guided by Lucas Pusineri, opted for a 5-3-2 formation with Matías Mansilla in goal, defended by Maximiliano Villa, Clever Ferreira, Marcelo Ortiz, Miguel Brizuela, and Ignacio Galván. The midfield was manned by Adrián Sánchez, Kevin Ortiz, and Lautaro Godoy, while Lisandro Cabrera and Mateo Bajamich were deployed up front.
The match was officiated by referee Andrés Merlos at the Guillermo Laza Stadium.
In their next fixtures, Dep. Riestra will travel to face Defensa y Justicia, while Atlético Tucumán will host Rosario Central.
Substitutions for Dep. Riestra
56’ 2T – Braian Guille off for Alexander Díaz
64’ 2T – Antony Alonso off for Gabriel Obredor and Nicolás Sansotre off for Pedro Ramírez
87’ 2T – Jonathan Herrera off for Mateo Ramírez, Milton Céliz off for Juan Cruz Randazzo, and Miguel Brizuela off for Nicolás Laméndola
Yellow Cards for Dep. Riestra:
14’ 2T Jonatan Goitía (Unsporting behavior) and 18’ 2T Rodrigo Gallo (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Atlético Tucumán
67’ 2T – Lisandro Cabrera off for Leandro Díaz
68’ 2T – Ignacio Galván off for Franco Nicola
81’ 2T – Maximiliano Villa off for Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez and Lautaro Godoy off for Mateo Coronel
Yellow Cards for Atlético Tucumán:
38’ 1T Ignacio Galván (Unsporting behavior), 10’ 2T Miguel Brizuela (Unsporting behavior), 34’ 2T Kevin Ortiz (Insulting or disapproving the referee), and 48’ 2T Marcelo Ortiz (Unsporting behavior)