In a thrilling encounter, Racing (U) edged out Liverpool (U) with a dramatic late goal, securing a 1-0 victory in their Apertura match held at the Parque Osvaldo Roberto Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 43rd minute of the second half when Felipe Álvarez headed the ball past goalkeeper Martín Campaña Delgado, sealing the win for the home side.
Álvarez’s performance was particularly commendable, making him the standout player of the match with his vital goal. Additionally, Diego Cheuquepal shone as an important defender for Racing, contributing significantly to the team’s defensive efforts.
Racing’s coach, Cristian Chambian, opted for a 4-4-2 formation with Federico Varese in goal; Guillermo Cotugno, Ignacio Brazionis, Felipe Álvarez, and Yuri Oyarzo in defense; Esteban Da Silva, Agustín Álvarez Wallace, Felipe Cairus, and Alex Vazquez in midfield; and Bautista Tomatis and Tomás Habib leading the attack.
On the opposing side, Liverpool (U), under the guidance of coach Camilo Speranza, also employed a 4-4-2 formation featuring Martín Campaña in goal; Enzo Castillo, Santiago Strasorier, Santiago Laquidain, and Diego Romero in defense; Kevin Amaro, Martín Rabuñal, Gonzalo de Mello, and Diego Zabala in the midfield; and Renzo Machado and Rubén Bentancourt up front.
The match official, Javier Burgos, oversaw the proceedings as the teams battled fiercely for supremacy.
Looking ahead, Racing will play at home against Progreso in their next fixture, while Liverpool will host Central Español. This victory brings Racing’s points tally to 16, positioning them at the top of the league table, while Liverpool remains in sixth place with 11 points.
Substitutions for Racing (U)
- 45’ 2T – Bautista Tomatis out for Facundo González
- 68’ 2T – Esteban Da Silva out for Iván Manzur
- 75’ 2T – Agustín Álvarez Wallace and Tomás Habib out for Erik De Los Santos and Nicolás Sosa Sánchez
- 86’ 2T – Yuri Oyarzo out for Diego Cheuquepal
Yellow Cards for Racing (U)
- 29’ 1T – Martín Ferreira (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 37’ 1T – Esteban Da Silva (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Liverpool (U)
- 64’ 2T – Diego Zabala out for Federico Martínez and Renzo Machado out for Facundo Barceló
- 74’ 2T – Kevin Amaro out for Facundo Perdomo and Gonzalo de Mello out for Lucas Acosta
- 90’ 2T – Santiago Strasorier out for Felipe Barrenechea