In an exhilarating match on Monday, Tigre and Barracas Central ended in a 2-2 draw at Estadio Don José Dellagiovanna. This encounter marked an intense chapter in the 13th round of the Clausura tournament.
The first half saw Barracas Central take the lead in the 26th minute with a powerful header from Jhonatan Candia. However, Tigre made their mark later in the game, equalizing with a well-executed play by Ignacio Russo in the 82nd minute. Just when Tigre seemed to have gained momentum, Gonzalo Morales restored Barracas’ advantage with a goal in the 83rd minute of the second half. But the resilience of Tigre shone through as Sebastián Medina found the net in the 93rd minute, securing a crucial point for his team.
In a dramatic finish, Barracas Central nearly clinched the victory with a shot from Gonzalo Morales in the 91st minute, which struck the post. Tigre dominated possession throughout the match, holding 60% of the ball, yet struggled to convert this into a decisive win.
Sebastián Medina was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing not only with a goal but also providing 6 key passes and threatening the opposition goal on 2 occasions. Gonzalo Morales also had a notable performance, scoring once and attempting 2 shots on target for Barracas Central.
Coached by Diego Dabove, Tigre deployed a 5-3-2 formation, with Felipe Zenobio in goal and a defensive line consisting of Guillermo Soto, Alan Barrionuevo, Joaquín Laso, Ramón Arias, and Federico Álvarez. The midfield featured Julián López, Gonzalo Piñeiro, and Elías Cabrera, while the attack was led by Braian Martínez and Ignacio Russo.
On the other hand, Rubén Insúa’s Barracas Central lineup opted for a 5-2-3 setup, with Marcos Ledesma guarding the net and a defense made up of Rafael Barrios, Kevin Jappert, Yonatthan Rak, Nicolás Demartini, and Rodrigo Insúa. The midfield consisted of Dardo Miloc and Iván Tapia, supporting forwards Javier Ruiz, Facundo Bruera, and Jhonatan Candia.
The referee for this gripping matchup was Jorge Baliño, who maintained an intense atmosphere in the stadium.
Tigre will next face Belgrano as they continue their league campaign, while Barracas Central prepares to host Boca Juniors in what promises to be another exciting clash.
Substitutions for Tigre
45’ 2T – Ramón Arias was replaced by Sebastián Medina
69’ 2T – Braian Martínez was replaced by Diego Sosa
70’ 2T – Federico Álvarez was replaced by Alfio Oviedo
94’ 2T – Ignacio Russo was replaced by Bruno Leyes
Yellow Cards for Tigre:
2’ 1T Ramón Arias
Red Card for Tigre:
34’ 1T Elías Cabrera (Direct Red)
Substitutions for Barracas Central
54’ 2T – Facundo Bruera was replaced by Ignacio Tapia
64’ 2T – Iván Tapia was replaced by Siro Rosané
83’ 2T – Dardo Miloc was replaced by Gonzalo Morales
Yellow Cards for Barracas Central:
40’ 1T Jhonatan Candia, 46’ 1T Iván Tapia, 3’ 2T Facundo Bruera, 16’ 2T Rafael Barrios, 26’ 2T Ignacio Tapia, 40’ 2T Gonzalo Morales (removing shirt)