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

The start in the Alberdi neighborhood was frenetic, with Atlético making use of fast play and trying to reach the opponent's area. On the other hand, Brown did the same, attempting to overwhelm the home defense, knowing the need to take the lead quickly to keep hopes alive for a two-goal victory.

Despite that start, the game entered a phase of physical play, with a lot of contact and interruptions in midfield, lacking the precision needed 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 opportunity in the 29th minute, when a cross from the right was headed by Axel Kostelak, who, unmarked, sent a header that went just wide of the left angle of the Rafaela goal.

When it seemed the first half would end scoreless, Soloa recovered a ball inside the box, passed it to Affranchino, who immediately sent in a cross for Ciro Leineker to appear unmarked in the six-yard box and head the ball into the back of the net. The home side went up 1-0. The start of the second half saw the home team looking to extend their lead. Leineker had the first chance, winning on the right, entering the box, and shooting at goal, forcing a save from the opposing goalkeeper. A little 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 the corner, González entering the box and shooting at the near post of Bilbao’s goal, hitting the post. In the 70th minute, Atlético tried through Wuattier, who entered the box and shot over the crossbar. The home team opted for slow, controlled play, while the visitors couldn’t get hold of the ball or trouble Bilbao.

The minutes ticked by and there was no time for 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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