Those from Avellaneda defeated Atlético Tucumán 2-0 and close the siege on the leader Boca Juniors
The Academy prevailed with goals from Enzo Copetti and Eugenio Mena
Racing de Avellaneda assured this Sunday its classification for the Copa Libertadores 2023 and narrowed the siege on the leader of the Argentine Professional Football LeagueBoca Juniors, by winning by 2-0 to the Atletico Tucuman, direct rival in the fight for the title, on the twenty-fourth day. With its classification initialed, the Academy accumulates nine consecutive participations in continental tournaments, after the 5 Libertadores and 3 Sudamericanas chained since 2015.
Those led by ex-soccer player Fernando Gago went ahead shortly after the match began, with a goal of Enzo Copetti, achieved at 5 minutes. The greater possession and control of the ball allowed Avellaneda’s men to extend their advantage before the break, with the goal signed by Eugene Mena at minute 44.
Despite the fact that Avellaneda’s men enjoyed more chances in the match and even had seven shots on goal throughout it, the half-time score (2-0) remained until the end of the duel.
In other matches on Sunday, Rosario Central and Defensa y Justicia equalized goalless; Argentinos Juniors and Huracán tied 1-1 and Estudiantes beat Lanús 3-1. The twenty-fourth day will conclude with the duel between Newell’s Old Boys and Central Córdoba.
