Atlético de Rafaela win 1-0 and reach Federal A semi-finals | OneFootball

The start in the Alberdi neighborhood was frenetic, with Atlético making use of quick play and trying to reach the opponent’s area. On the other hand, Brown was doing the same, trying to overwhelm the home defense, knowing the need to take the lead quickly to fuel hopes of a two-goal victory.

Despite that beginning, the game entered a phase of physical play, with a lot of contact and interruptions in midfield, lacking precision to trouble the goalkeepers. It wasn’t until the 23rd minute that the home team had their first clear chance, when Albertengo received the ball inside the box and, one-on-one with Soria, shot and forced the number “1” to make a save, who with his left glove sent the ball out for a corner kick.

As for the visitors, who kept trying to position themselves near Bilbao’s area, they had their chance in the 29th minute, when a cross from the right was headed by Axel Kostelak, who, unmarked, sent a header just wide of the left angle of the Rafaela goal.

When it seemed the first half would end goalless, Soloa recovered a ball inside the area, passed it to Affranchino, who immediately sent in a cross for the unmarked Ciro Leineker in the six-yard box to head the ball into the back of the net. The home side went 1-0 up. The start of the second half saw the home team looking to extend their lead. First, Leineker had a chance, winning on the right, entering the box and shooting at goal, forcing a save from the opposing goalkeeper. A while later, Albertengo tried his luck with a shot that went just wide.

For their part, Brown had a chance in the 62nd minute with a short play from a corner, González entering the box and shooting at the near post of Bilbao’s goal, hitting the post. In the 70th minute, Atlético tried again through Wuattier, who entered the box and shot over the crossbar. The home side opted for slow, controlled play, while the visitors couldn’t get hold of the ball or trouble Bilbao.

Time passed and there was nothing more in Barrio Alberdi. Atlético delivered, made their win in the south of the country count, and advanced to the semifinals of the Federal A for the second promotion to the Primera Nacional. Now, they must wait for their next opponent.

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