On a bright afternoon at the Guillermo Laza Stadium, Dep. Riestra managed to secure a vital three points with a narrow 1-0 victory against Atlético Tucumán during the third round of the Clausura tournament. The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Jonathan Herrera converted a penalty, marking the only goal of the match.
Jonathan Herrera was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, demonstrating his exceptional skills not only by scoring the goal but also by completing an impressive 14 successful passes.
Milton Céliz also had a commendable performance, achieving 28 accurate passes and making four attempts towards the goal, showcasing the team’s attacking prowess.
One of the highlights of the match was an impressive nutmeg executed by defender Ignacio Galván on Nicolás Sansotre at the 52-minute mark, which thrilled the home crowd.
Coach Gustavo Benítez set up his side in a 5-4-1 formation, featuring Ignacio Arce in goal; a defense consisting of Nicolás Sansotre, Facundo Miño, Cristian Paz, Miguel Ángel Barbieri, and Rodrigo Gallo; with Braian Guille, Milton Céliz, Jonatan Goitía, and Antony Alonso in midfield; and Jonathan Herrera leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Atlético Tucumán, managed by Lucas Pusineri, opted for a 5-3-2 setup, placing Matías Mansilla between the posts; a defensive line comprising Maximiliano Villa, Clever Ferreira, Marcelo Ortiz, Miguel Brizuela, and Ignacio Galván; with Adrián Sánchez, Kevin Ortiz, and Lautaro Godoy in the middle; and a forward duo of Lisandro Cabrera and Mateo Bajamich.
The referee for this encounter was Andrés Merlos, who officiated a tightly contested game.
Looking ahead, Dep. Riestra will hit the road to face Defensa y Justicia in their next match, while Atlético Tucumán will return home to clash with Rosario Central.
Substitutions for Dep. Riestra
56’ 2T – Braian Guille out, Alexander Díaz in
64’ 2T – Antony Alonso out, Gabriel Obredor in; Nicolás Sansotre out, Pedro Ramírez in
87’ 2T – Jonathan Herrera out, Mateo Ramírez in; Milton Céliz out, Juan Cruz Randazzo in; Miguel Brizuela out, Nicolás Laméndola in
Yellow Cards for Dep. Riestra:
14’ 2T Jonatan Goitía (Unsporting Behavior); 18’ 2T Rodrigo Gallo (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Atlético Tucumán
67’ 2T – Lisandro Cabrera out, Leandro Díaz in
68’ 2T – Ignacio Galván out, Franco Nicola in
81’ 2T – Maximiliano Villa out, Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez in; Lautaro Godoy out, Mateo Coronel in
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); 48’ 2T Marcelo Ortiz (Unsporting Behavior)