Estudiantes is the new champion of the Clausura tournament. They triumphed over Racing Club in a dramatic penalty shootout, winning 5-4 after drawing 1-1 in regulation time. The players José Sosa, Lucas Alario, Joaquín Tobio Burgos, Eric Meza, and Facundo Rodríguez all converted their penalties for Estudiantes, while Edwuin Cetré’s attempt was saved. For the hosts, Gastón Martirena and Franco Pardo failed to find the net in the crucial moment.
Racing Club took the lead with a goal from Adrián Martínez in the 80th minute of the second half. However, Estudiantes equalized right after, with Guido Carrillo scoring in the 90th minute.
The standout player of the match was Guido Carrillo. The Estudiantes forward not only scored the pivotal goal but also registered four shots on target and completed 15 successful passes.
Adrián Martínez of Racing Club also impressed, contributing a goal along with two shots on goal and 12 completed passes.
Racing Club’s manager, Gustavo Costas, deployed a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Facundo Cambeses in goal; with a defensive line of Facundo Mura, Nazareno Colombo, Agustín García Basso, and Gabriel Rojas; the midfield comprised Santiago Sosa, Juan Ignacio Nardoni, and Agustín Almendra; while the attacking trio included Santiago Solari, Adrián Martínez, and Duván Vergara.
On the other hand, Estudiantes’ coach Eduardo Domínguez opted for a 4-4-2 setup, placing Fernando Muslera between the posts; the defense featured Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Leandro González Pirez, and Santiago Arzamendia; the midfield had Santiago Ascacíbar, Lucas Piovi, Cristian Medina, and Tiago Palacios; and the forwards were Guido Carrillo and Edwuin Cetré.
Nicolás Ramírez served as the match referee at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades.
The penalties ultimately crowned Estudiantes as the champions of the Clausura.
Substitutions for Racing Club
100’ A1 – Juan Ignacio Nardoni was replaced by Bruno Zuculini
118’ A2 – Tomás Conechny was substituted for Luciano Vietto
74’ 2T – Santiago Solari was replaced by Tomás Conechny and Agustín Almendra by Adrián Fernández
86’ 2T – Facundo Mura was replaced by Gastón Martirena and Duván Vergara by Franco Pardo
Yellow Cards for Racing Club:
1’ 2T Adrián Martínez, 24’ 2T Nazareno Colombo, 49’ 2T Franco Pardo
Substitutions for Estudiantes
73’ 2T – Tiago Palacios was replaced by Joaquín Tobio Burgos
82’ 2T – Román Gómez departed for Eric Meza and Lucas Piovi for Lucas Alario
88’ 2T – Cristian Medina substituted for José Sosa, and Santiago Arzamendia for Gastón Benedetti
95’ A1 – Santiago Núñez was replaced by Facundo Rodríguez
Yellow Cards for Estudiantes:
33’ 1T Román Gómez, 36’ 1T Guido Carrillo, 41’ 1T Tiago Palacios (for holding an opponent to prevent progress), and 13’ A2 Gastón Benedetti.