During the 20th match of the Copa Argentina, Tigre faced Claypole at the Nuevo Francisco Urbano stadium, where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-0. The match saw Tigre take the lead when Ramón Arias scored in the 57th minute, followed by a second goal from David Romero just minutes into the second half.
Arias’s goal lifted the spirits of the Matador, earning him acclaim from the fans. After capitalizing on a corner taken by Santiago López from the left, the defender positioned himself well in the box, heading the ball into the left corner of the net.
Not long after, at the 51-minute mark of the second half, Tigre almost added a third goal when Santiago López’s strike hit the post, leaving the visitors with no chance of celebration.
Ramón Arias was the standout player of the match, not only scoring a crucial goal but also solidifying his defensive duties. Santiago López also had an impressive performance, attempting four shots on target and completing two successful passes.
Tigre’s coach, Diego Dabove, opted for a 4-4-2 formation with Felipe Zenobio as keeper; Martín Garay, Ramón Arias, Juan Manuel Villalba, and Federico Álvarez forming the defensive line; Manuel Fernández, Gonzalo Piñeiro, Bruno Leyes, and Elías Cabrera in midfield; and Santiago López alongside Alfio Oviedo in attack.
On the other hand, Claypole, managed by Roque Drago, set up in a 4-4-2 formation with Joaquín Cabrera in goal; a defensive line featuring Jonathan Benítez, Rodrigo Campanelli, Mario Godoy, and Farid Jasni; Federico Cruz, Rodrigo Ortiz, Sergio Alfonzo, and Sergio Acosta in midfield; along with Axel Paiva and Leonel Llodrá leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Julio Barraza at the Nuevo Francisco Urbano stadium. With this result, Tigre has secured their spot in the Round of 32, leaving Claypole out of the tournament.
Substitutions for Tigre
- 45’ 2T: Elías Cabrera out for Ignacio Russo
- 61’ 2T: Manuel Fernández out for Valentín Moreno and Federico Cruz out for Aaron Caraballo
- 72’ 2T: Alfio Oviedo out for David Romero
- 86’ 2T: Bruno Leyes out for Alan Barrionuevo and Juan Manuel Villalba out for Joaquín Mosqueira
Yellow Cards for Tigre:
- 29’ 1T: Gonzalo Piñeiro (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
- 34’ 1T: Bruno Leyes (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Claypole
- 68’ 2T: Rodrigo Ortiz out for Agustín Maciel
- 83’ 2T: Axel Paiva out for Claudio Charles
Yellow Cards for Claypole:
- 5’ 1T: Federico Cruz (Unsporting behavior)
- 23’ 1T: Rodrigo Ortiz (Unsporting behavior)