In the sixth match of the tournament, Independiente failed to score, leaving the field empty-handed after a 2-0 loss to Belgrano. Franco Jara opened the scoring just after halftime at the 46th minute, with Lucas Zelarayán sealing the victory for Belgrano in the 70th minute of play.
The standout performer of the match was Lucas Zelarayán, who not only scored a goal but also attempted two additional shots on target. Franco Jara also had an impressive game, netting one goal and taking two shots towards the opposition’s goal.
Under the management of Ricardo Zielinski, Belgrano fielded a 5-4-1 formation, featuring Thiago Cardozo in goal; Gabriel Compagnucci, Leonardo Morales, Mariano Troilo, Lisandro López, and Federico Ricca in defense; Rodrigo Saravia, Santiago Longo, Julián Mavilla, and Lucas Zelarayán in midfield; and Franco Jara leading the attack.
On the other hand, Julio César Vaccari’s Independiente lined up in a 4-3-3 setup, with Rodrigo Rey guarding the net; a defensive line comprising Federico Vera, Kevin Lomónaco, Nicolás Freire, and Facundo Zabala; Felipe Loyola, Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés, and Luciano Cabral in midfield; and Walter Mazzantti, Gabriel Ávalos, and Santiago Montiel up front.
The match was officiated by referee Fernando Echenique at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito.
With this win, Belgrano has moved on to the quarterfinals of the Copa Argentina.
Substitutions for Belgrano
- 72’ 2T – Julián Mavilla out for Francisco González Metilli
- 77’ 2T – Gabriel Compagnucci out for Ulises Sánchez
- 88’ 2T – Federico Ricca out for Adrián Spörle
Yellow Cards for Belgrano:
- 39’ 1T – Gabriel Compagnucci (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Independiente
- 63’ 2T – Walter Mazzantti out for Ignacio Pussetto; Luciano Cabral out for Diego Tarzia
- 64’ 2T – Felipe Loyola out for Pablo Galdames; Federico Vera out for Leonardo Godoy
- 83’ 2T – Facundo Zabala out for Lautaro Millán
Yellow Cards for Independiente:
- 24’ 1T – Walter Mazzantti (Unsporting behavior)
- 21’ 2T – Santiago Montiel (Unsporting behavior)
- 39’ 2T – Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés (Unsporting behavior)
- 39’ 2T – Leonardo Godoy (Unsporting behavior)