Unión reserves responded in time and beat San Lorenzo at La Tatenguita | OneFootball

Unión’s reserve team earned an important win by defeating San Lorenzo 3-1 at La Tatenguita, in Matchday 8 of Zone A of the Liga Profesional Projection Tournament. The red-and-white side showed character to overturn an early setback and claim three points that keep them in the race.

The match got off to a tough start for El Tatengue, as at 7 minutes, Branco Salinardi put the visitors ahead. However, the response was immediate.

At 13 minutes, Valentín Cerrudo leveled the score and, in the second half, at 22’, Mateo Aimar scored the goal that completed the comeback. Then, in the 41st minute, Tomás Fagioli sealed the final 3-1.

Unión struck at the right moments

The team coached by Alejandro Trionfini reacted quickly and effectively. After the early blow, they managed to take control of the game and make the most of their chances during a key stretch of the match.

With the goals in the first half, Unión controlled the flow of the match and held onto the lead against a San Lorenzo side that could not work its way back into the game.

Lineup and match details

Unión took the field with: Juan Kuverling; Nazareno Fassi, Ignacio Isla, Tomás Fagioli, Santiago Zenclussen; Santino Vera, Mateo Perutti, Tomás Torres, Ricardo Solbes; Ignacio Pedano and Valentín Cerrudo.

The referee was Nazareno Galeano, assisted by Mario Vargas and Luis Taboada.

Unión stays in the hunt

With this victory, Unión reached 10 points and moved to within three points of Atlético Tucumán, the last team currently in a playoff spot, although having played one more match.

For their part, San Lorenzo remain on 11 points in a very tight group where every result is starting to become decisive.

The win allows El Tatengue to keep its realistic hopes of qualification alive in a tournament where consistency will be key in the final stretch.

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