In the third match of the Copa Argentina at Estadio la Fortaleza, Racing Club asserted their dominance with a convincing 3-0 victory over Dep. Riestra. The goals for the home team were scored by Duván Vergara (9’ 1T, penalty), Facundo Mura (31’ 1T), and an own goal by Miguel Ángel Barbieri (25’ 1T).
Elías Torres nearly extended the lead in the 27th minute of the first half, but his shot struck one of the posts.
Facundo Mura emerged as the standout player of the match, contributing significantly to the team’s success by scoring one goal.
Another impressive performer was Duván Vergara, who not only scored one goal but also made two attempts on goal throughout the match.
Coach Gustavo Costas deployed a 5-2-3 formation for Racing Club, featuring Facundo Cambeses in goal; a defensive line of Facundo Mura, Marco Di Césare, Franco Pardo, Nazareno Colombo, and Gabriel Rojas; with Juan Ignacio Nardoni and Agustín Almendra in midfield; and an attacking trio of Tomás Conechny, Elías Torres, and Duván Vergara.
On the other hand, Gustavo Benítez’s squad utilized a 5-2-3 formation as well, fielding Ignacio Arce in goal; a defense consisting of Pedro Ramírez, Facundo Miño, Cristian Paz, Miguel Ángel Barbieri, and Rodrigo Gallo; Jonatan Goitía and Milton Céliz in the midfield; along with Antony Alonso, Braian Guille, and Jonathan Herrera up front.
Referee Nazareno Arasa officiated the match at Estadio la Fortaleza.
With this victory, Racing Club has successfully moved on to the much-anticipated quarterfinals of the tournament.
Substitutions for Racing Club
60’ 2T – Duván Vergara out for Adrián Balboa
70’ 2T – Elías Torres out for Ignacio Rodríguez; Tomás Conechny out for Adrián Fernández
82’ 2T – Juan Ignacio Nardoni out for Martín Barrios; Agustín Almendra out for Richard Sánchez
Substitutions for Dep. Riestra
33’ 1T – Braian Guille out for Gabriel Obredor
54’ 2T – Milton Céliz out for Mateo Ramírez; Jonathan Herrera out for Alexander Díaz; Antony Alonso out for Nicolás Sansotre
65’ 2T – Facundo Miño out for Juan Cruz Randazzo
Yellow Card for Dep. Riestra:
13’ 2T Alexander Díaz
Red Card for Dep. Riestra:
19’ 1T Jonatan Goitía (Direct Red)