Liverpool (U) and Racing (U) played to a thrilling 2-2 stalemate at the Belvedere Stadium this Saturday, marking an engaging encounter in the ongoing Clausura tournament.
Liverpool’s goals were scored by Nicolás Vallejo in the second half (30’) and a last-gasp equalizer from Abel Hernández (48’). Racing opened the scoring with a goal from Iván Manzur (18’) in the first half, followed by an own goal by Agustín Cayetano (8’) in the second half.
Abel Hernández emerged as the standout player, contributing significantly to Liverpool’s offense with one goal. Meanwhile, Racing’s Iván Manzur made his mark by finding the net, showcasing his abilities.
The match was managed by referee Esteban Ostojich who maintained order throughout the game.
Liverpool’s head coach, Joaquin Papa, deployed a 5-4-1 formation featuring Emiliano Márquez in goal, with a defensive line of Martín Rea, Enzo Castillo, Facundo Perdomo, Francisco Bregante, and Martín Rabuñal. The midfield included Franco Catarozzi, Gonzalo Nápoli, Manuel Castro, and Nicolás Vallejo, with Abel Hernández leading the attack.
On the other side, Cristian Chambian’s Racing (U) opted for a similar 5-4-1 setup, with Lautaro Amadé as goalkeeper and a backline of Facundo González, Ignacio Brazionis, Gastón Bueno, Martín Ferreira, and Diego Cheuquepal. The midfield was composed of Esteban Da Silva, Felipe Cairus, Juan Bosca, and Federico Suárez, while Iván Manzur spearheaded their forward line.
The result sees Liverpool (U) rising to 19 points, placing them fifth in the standings, while Racing (U) remains at 12 points and in the eleventh position.
Substitutions for Liverpool (U)
45’ 2T – Francisco Bregante was replaced by Agustín Cayetano
60’ 2T – Facundo Perdomo was substituted for Renzo Machado
86’ 2T – Gonzalo Nápoli and Franco Catarozzi were replaced by Nahuel Soria and Lucas Wasilewsky, respectively.
Yellow Cards for Liverpool (U)
Abel Hernández (25’ 2T), Agustín Cayetano (31’ 2T), and Martín Rabuñal (49’ 2T)
Red Card for Liverpool (U)
Martín Rabuñal (50’ 2T, second yellow)
Substitutions for Racing (U)
66’ 2T – Federico Suárez was substituted for Bautista Tomatis, Diego Cheuquepal for Felipe Álvarez, and Manuel Castro for Matías Mir
75’ 2T – Iván Manzur was replaced by Yonathan Rodríguez
84’ 2T – Facundo González was brought off for Rodrigo Mederos.
Yellow Cards for Racing (U)
Diego Cheuquepal (17’ 1T), Ignacio Brazionis (46’ 1T), and Iván Manzur (12’ 2T)
Liverpool (U) will next face Plaza Colonia away, while Racing (U) will host Juventud in their upcoming fixtures.