Racing Club triumphed over Gral. San Martín (F) at Estadio Lencho, claiming victory in the Copa Argentina and progressing to the Round of 32 thanks to a single goal scored in the first half. In the 35th minute, Adrián Martínez found the net, following an assist from Tomás Conechny.
Martínez’s performance was a standout, as he not only scored the decisive goal but also took six shots on target throughout the match. Tomás Conechny also had an impressive outing, attempting seven shots of his own.
An interesting moment came during the second half when Gral. San Martín’s defender, Agustín Griego, executed a nutmeg on Racing’s Adrián Fernández in the 51st minute.
Racing Club’s coach, Gustavo Costas, deployed a 4-5-1 formation with Matías Tagliamonte guarding the goal, supported by Ezequiel Cannavó, Franco Pardo, Nazareno Colombo, and Ignacio Rodríguez in defense. The midfield comprised Alan Forneris, Santiago Sosa, Gastón Martirena, Adrián Fernández, and Tomás Conechny, with Adrián Martínez leading the attack.
On the other side, Marcelo Rubino’s team utilized a 4-4-2 setup, featuring Kevin Humeler in goal, with Blas Finardi, Oscar Piris, Dylan Leiva, and Agustín Griego in the backline. The midfield included Ricardo Tapia, Marcelo Bobadilla, Óscar Chiquichano, and Gervasio Núñez, with Mauro Siergiejuk and Lautaro Ceratto up front.
Andrés Gariano officiated the match at Estadio Lencho, where this result confirmed Racing Club’s much-desired passage to the next stage of the tournament.
Racing Club Substitutions
64’ 2T – Adrián Fernández was replaced by Baltasar Rodríguez and Ignacio Rodríguez came off for Agustín García Basso.
72’ 2T – Gastón Martirena was substituted by Gonzalo Sosa, while Adrián Martínez was replaced by Damián Pizarro.
86’ 2T – Ezequiel Cannavó left the field for Tobías Rubio.
Yellow Cards for Racing Club:
6’ 2T – Adrián Fernández (arguing with an opponent).
Gral. San Martín (F) Substitutions
68’ 2T – Mauro Siergiejuk was substituted by Ramón Ledesma.
76’ 2T – Lautaro Ceratto and Blas Finardi were replaced by Emanuel Cuevas and Alexis López, respectively.
77’ 2T – Marcelo Bobadilla was substituted by Ariel Lucero.
82’ 2T – Óscar Chiquichano was taken off for Gianfranco Alegre.
Yellow Cards for Gral. San Martín (F):
28’ 1T – Blas Finardi (unsportsmanlike conduct), 6’ 2T – Gervasio Núñez (arguing with an opponent), 25’ 2T – Lautaro Ceratto (unsportsmanlike conduct).
Red Card for Gral. San Martín (F):
10’ 2T – Gervasio Núñez (red card for two yellow cards).