In a nail-biting encounter at the Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera, Racing (U) secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Wanderers, turning the match around after falling behind early on. The home team initially took the lead with a header from Gonzalo Freitas in the 18th minute, but Racing (U) showcased their resilience by scoring two late goals. Tomás Habib equalized in the 68th minute with a well-placed strike, and Nicolás Sosa Sánchez completed the comeback with a header in the dying moments of the game, at the 90+6 minute mark.
Nicolás Sosa Sánchez was undoubtedly the standout performer for Racing (U), contributing significantly to the team’s success with his goal, while Tomás Habib’s performance was equally commendable, as he also found the net.
Wanderers, under the guidance of coach Mathías Corujo, lined up in a 3-5-2 formation with Agustín Buffa guarding the net. Their defensive lineup included Santiago Benítez, Fabricio Formiliano, and Leandro Zazpe, while the midfield featured Nahuel Furtado, Gonzalo Freitas, Nicolás Queiroz, Darlin Mencia, and Jonathan Urretaviscaya. Up front, Facundo Labandeira and Joaquín Zeballos aimed to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
On the other hand, Racing (U), managed by Cristian Chambian, opted for a 4-4-2 setup with Federico Varese in goal, supported by Guillermo Cotugno, Ignacio Brazionis, Felipe Álvarez, and Yuri Oyarzo in defense. The midfield comprised Erik De Los Santos, Agustín Álvarez Wallace, Felipe Cairus, and Alex Vazquez, while the attack relied on the duo of Tomás Habib and Sebastián Da Silva.
The match was officiated by referee Bruno Sacarelo. Following this match, Wanderers will travel to face Progreso, while Racing (U) is set to host Defensor Sporting at the Parque Osvaldo Roberto.
As it stands, Wanderers currently occupies the eleventh position in the standings with 14 points, while Racing (U) climbs to the top of the table with a total of 26 points.
Substitutions for Wanderers
71' 2T – Jonathan Urretaviscaya was replaced by José Alberti, and Facundo Labandeira made way for Mateo Levato.
93' 2T – Nicolás Queiroz was substituted for Alan García.
Yellow Cards for Wanderers:
19' 1T – Jonathan Urretaviscaya (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 20' 2T – Darlin Mencia (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 32' 2T – Leandro Zazpe (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 46' 2T – Nicolás Queiroz (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement).
Red Card for Wanderers:
22' 2T – Darlin Mencia (Red for second yellow card).
Substitutions for Racing (U)
63' 2T – Erik De Los Santos was replaced by Esteban Da Silva, and Joaquín Zeballos was substituted for Jonás Luna.
81' 2T – Tomás Habib was replaced by Nicolás Sosa Sánchez.
94' 2T – Felipe Cairus made way for José Varela, and Sebastián Da Silva was substituted for Facundo González.
Yellow Cards for Racing (U):
32' 2T – Guillermo Cotugno (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 51' 2T – Sebastián Da Silva (Unsportsmanlike conduct).