In a dominant display at Estadio Único La Pedrera, Belgrano claimed a resounding 3-0 victory against Atlético Rafaela in the 12th round of the Copa Argentina. The match saw Emiliano Rigoni put Belgrano ahead with a well-timed goal at the 36th minute of the first half.
Continuing their momentum, Lautaro Gutierrez extended the lead with a penalty completed at the 71st minute. Shortly after, Lucas Passerini sealed the match with another penalty during stoppage time, marking the score at 3-0.
Belgrano’s Lucas Zelarayán missed a crucial chance to increase the score, failing to convert a penalty in the 54th minute of the second half.
Emiliano Rigoni was undoubtedly the star of the match, not just for scoring, but also for confidently attempting three shots on goal. Gutierrez also made a significant impact, finding the back of the net and firing off four attempts toward the opposition’s goal.
Head coach Ricardo Zielinski deployed a 4-5-1 formation, with Thiago Cardozo guarding the goal. The defense comprised Alcides Benitez, Leonardo Morales, Álvaro Ocampo, and Federico Ricca, while the midfield featured Emiliano Rigoni, Adrián Sánchez, Franco Vázquez, Juan Velázquez, and Lucas Zelarayán. Lautaro Gutierrez led the attack.
Opponents Atlético Rafaela, led by coach Iván Juárez, fielded a 4-4-2 formation. Ramiro Martínez was the goalkeeper, with Agustín Solveyra, Gabriel Fernández, Fernando Ponce, and Enzo Wuattier in defense. The midfield included Leonardo Flores, Juan Martín Capurro, Rodrigo Suárez, and Agustín Obando, with Ijiel Protti and Joel Bonifacio upfront.
The match was officiated by referee Jorge Baliño, who kept the game under control throughout.
With this victory, Belgrano progresses to the next stage of the Copa Argentina, while Atlético Rafaela faces elimination.
Substitutions for Belgrano
45’ 2T – Franco Vázquez off for Francisco González Metilli
73’ 2T – Lautaro Gutierrez off for Lucas Passerini, Lucas Zelarayán off for Nicolás Fernández, Agustín Obando off for Francisco Nouet
80’ 2T – Alcides Benitez off for Agustín Falcón
87’ 2T – Juan Velázquez off for Ramiro Tulián
Substitutions for Atlético Rafaela
58’ 2T – Ijiel Protti off for Martiniano Moreno, Agustín Solveyra off for Nahuel Cainelli, Joel Bonifacio off for Ciro Leineker
68’ 2T – Rodrigo Suárez off for Facundo Soloa
Yellow Card for Atlético Rafaela:
6’ 2T Joel Bonifacio (Unsporting behavior)