They are defining moments that the League Cup. With three dates left for the closing of the group stage, it is still necessary to establish who will qualify for the quarterfinals of the first competition of the year in Argentine soccer. This Thursday, in Zone A, they played Rosario Central-Barracas Central and Instituto-Argentinos Juniors.
Rosario Central 1-2 Barracas Central
Rosario Central fell 2-1 to Barracas Central in it Creek Giant and lost an undefeated 32 home games. The Scoundrel had more possession, had clear chances, but failed to aim while the Handsome, that He is one of the leaders of Zone Awas more practical and in the first half scored through Alan Cantero and Nicolas Capraro. In the complement he discounted Ignatius Malcorrra.
From the start Central He warned and in the first minute he himself Malcorra He missed it near the goal as he finished off wide.
The team led by Michelangelo Russian He continued with the initiative, but a breakdown near his area allowed the rival goal. At 19 minutes the footballers of the Scoundrel They couldn’t clear and in a messy play the team’s Handsome They recovered it and Alan Cantero He took a strong shot that overcame the resistance of Jorge Broun.
Despite everything against it, Central He did not lower his arms, but he failed again in the definition. The best credential of him, Jaminton Campaz he made a barbaric pass to Facundo Mallowho scattered a defender inside the area, although when he wanted to assist Malcorra They blocked his pass.
Before going to break, the Buenos Aires team scored again. At 44 minutes Lucas Brochero He sent a cross from the right, Fatura Broun was halfway and Nicolas Capraro He hit a header that widened the differences
At the start of the second half Central He had his prize and at 51 minutes he achieved the discount with a mid-distance shot from Malcorra that made the attempt fruitless Sebastian Moyano.
The local team was in tune with the injury time and went for the tie. Was Abel Hernandez the one who had it, but they just blocked his shot.
Already in discount time Carlos Quintana He was sent to attack, but his front shot went to the middle and where he was located Moyano who caught the ball.
With this victory The handsome adds 22 units and leads Zone A. Beats by one point River Plate, Argentinos Juniors (loses 1-0 with Instituto) and Velez. Meanwhile he Scoundrel He is eighth, with 14 points.
On the next date both will play on Sunday, April 7. Central Barracks will receive Córdoba Institute since 16. While Central Rosary will visit River Platestarting at 9 p.m.
Trainings:
Central Rosary: Jorge Broun; Damián Martínez, Facundo Mallo, Carlos Quintana, Alan Rodríguez; Franco Ibarra, Tomás O’Connor; Tobías Cervera, Ignacio Malcorra, Jaminton Campaz; and Abel Hernandez. DT: Miguel Russo.
Central Barracks: Sebastian Moyano; Facundo Mater, Nicolás Capraro, Gonzalo Goñi, Rodrigo Insúa; Rodrigo Herrera, Siro Rosané; Lucas Brochero, Alan Cantero, Maximiliano Salazar; and Alexis Dominguez. DT: Alejandro Orfila.
Referee: Yael Falcón Pérez.
Stadium: Giant of Arroyito, Rosario.
TV: ESPN Premium.
Institute 1-2 Argentinos Juniors
Argentinos Juniors beat Instituto de Córdoba 2-1 and remained the sole leader in Zone A of the League Cup. The glory deserved more and in fact was ahead on the scoreboard with the goal Facundo Suarez, but in the end the Bug he turned it around with the goals of Maximiliano Romero and José Herrera.
It was an even match at the start and after studying Argentines showed his cards mid-distance shots Sebastian Prieto and Alan Lescano and then with a hand in hand that Damian Batallini lost to the goalkeeper Manuel Roffo.
While the Institute responded with one of Brahian Neck whose cross shot passed close and could not take advantage to break the zero.
At the dawn of the Institute complement was able to take advantage and it was through a large center of Jonathan Bay and a headbutt Facundo Suarezwhose goal had to be analyzed by the VAR due to an alleged advanced position of the forward, but it was later found that he was in the same line as the rival defenders.
The Córdoba team grew in confidence with the advantage and wanted to widen the difference. Then his own Suarez He headed alone and sent it in, but in this one he was ahead. Although Institute deserved the second after a ball that Jonas Acevedo served on the line and a header from Fernando Alarcon that hit the crossbar.
In the worst moment of Argentinos Juniors The La Paternal team found the tie. At 82 minutes Prieto reached the bottom, sent a low center that captured Maximiliano Romerowho put her above Roffo and got the tie.
With this equality Argentinos Juniors maintains the forefront of the positions in Zone A with 22 points, the same amount as Central Barracksbut better goal difference than Handsome.
On the next date Argentinos Juniors will play again as a visitor and will face each other VelezFriday from 7 p.m. While Córdoba Institute will travel and play against the new leader of the zone, Central Barrackson Sunday, April 7, starting at 4 p.m.
Formations
Institute: Manuel Roffo; Juan Franco, Fernando Alarcón, Miguel Brizuela and Lucas Rodríguez; Jonás Acevedo, Roberto Bochi, Gastón Lodico and Brahian Cuello; Ignacio Russo and Facundo Suárez. DT: Diego Dabove.
Argentines: Diego Rodríguez; Thiago Santamaría, Francisco Álvarez, Tobías Palacio and Sebastián Prieto; Nicolás Oroz, Franco Moyano, Alan Lescano and Alan Rodríguez; Gastón Verón and Damián Batallini. DT: Pablo Guede.
Referee: Nicolás Lamolina.
Stadium: Monumental of Alta Córdoba.
TV: TNT Sports.
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