Godoy Cruz shone in the seventh round of the Clausura, as Platense succumbed to a 3-1 defeat in front of their home crowd at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López. The match kicked off with Godoy Cruz taking the lead early on, when Nicolás Fernández scored with a precise shot just 9 minutes into the first half.
Franco Baldassarra brought hope to the Platense side with a header in the 55th minute, leveling the contest momentarily. However, the visitors quickly regained their advantage with strikes from Daniel Barrea in the 67th minute and Facundo Altamira shortly after in the 96th minute, sealing the game.
Despite a promising display from Platense, including a 69% possession rate and a total of 19 shots on goal, they were unable to secure a positive result against Godoy Cruz.
Franco Baldassarra emerged as the standout player of the match, contributing one goal and successfully completing 73 passes.
Nicolás Fernández was instrumental for Godoy Cruz, netting one goal, completing 14 passes, recovering 4 balls, and attempting 2 shots on goal.
Platense’s coach, Cristian González, opted for a 4-4-2 formation with Andrés Desábato in goal; defenders Juan Ignacio Saborido, Oscar Salomón, Edgar Elizalde, and Raúl Lozano; midfielders Marcos Portillo, Franco Baldassarra, Guido Mainero, and Franco Zapiola; alongside forwards Mauro Luna Diale and Augusto Lotti.
On the other hand, Godoy Cruz’s Walter Ribonetto set up a 4-5-1 formation featuring Franco Petroli in goal; defenders Lucas Arce, Mateo Mendoza, Juan Escobar, and Juan Segundo Morán; midfielders Vicente Poggi, Nicolás Fernández, Luca Martínez Dupuy, Maximiliano González, and Santino Andino; with Agustín Auzmendi leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Nicolás Lamolina.
In the upcoming round, Platense will face Defensa y Justicia away, while Godoy Cruz will host Barracas Central.
Substitutions for Platense
45’ 2T – Marcos Portillo was substituted for Maximiliano Rodríguez
66’ 2T – Augusto Lotti was substituted for Ignacio Schor
80’ 2T – Raúl Lozano was replaced by Franco Minerva and Mauro Luna Diale by Rodrigo Herrera
Yellow Card for Platense:
43’ 2T Guido Mainero (arguing with an opponent)
Substitutions for Godoy Cruz
38’ 1T – Agustín Auzmendi was substituted for Facundo Altamira
65’ 2T – Luca Martínez Dupuy was substituted for Daniel Barrea and Maximiliano González for Guillermo Fernández
79’ 2T – Lucas Arce went out for Juan Andrés Meli and Juan Segundo Morán for Tomas Rossi
Yellow Cards for Godoy Cruz:
25’ 1T Agustín Auzmendi (repeated fouls), 25’ 2T Franco Petroli (delaying the game) and 37’ 2T Juan Escobar (holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
Red Card for Godoy Cruz:
32’ 1T Santino Andino (direct red)