With a powerful header ‘in extremis’ by Leonel Miranda, the Argentine Racing managed to break the defensive wall of the Uruguayan River Plate on Thursday, which they beat 0-1 in a match corresponding to Group B of the Copa Sudamericana.
Being clear about the great moment that those led by Fernando Gago are experiencing in the local tournament, the ‘Darsenero’ was planted from the beginning with a line of five defenders that destroyed each attempt of his rival and controlled the scorer Enzo Copetti in a good way.
The only mistake River Plate made behind in the first 45 minutes was corrected by goalkeeper Salvador Ichazo, who drowned out Facundo Mura’s shout in a one-on-one.
In attack, the Uruguayans bet on the experience of Gonzalo ‘Chory’ Castro, who at 37 years old handled the ball in a great way, associated well with his teammates and was close to converting.
Determined to go for the victory, Racing went on the attack in the second half, driven by the good performance of the Paraguayan Matías Rojas and the constant overflows down the wings by Jonathan Gómez and Tomás Chancalay.
However, goalkeeper Ichazo’s inspired night time and time again drowned out the cry of the Argentine fans who reached the Centennial and stood next to their flags in the Olympic grandstand.
On the counterattack, River Plate missed the goal in an incredible way twice. In a few minutes, Thiago Borbas and Nicolás Sosa were left hand in hand with goalkeeper Gastón Gómez and both failed in the definition.
Towards the end of the game, Gago brought in several of his substitutes and Racing went on the attack even more, although the move that turned the result in their favor only came after 90 minutes.
Inside the area, ‘Lolo’ Miranda took advantage of a great cross from Nery Domínguez and with a powerful header he overcame the resistance of the Uruguayan goalkeeper, who was very close to being able to clear the ball.
Thus, Racing stayed with the victory by 0-1 and climbed to the top of Group B together with the Brazilian Cuiabá, who on this day beat the Peruvian Melgar 2-0, a team that River Plate will visit in the second date.
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