Cambeses stood tall in goal and Racing reach the semi-finals | OneFootball

In the quarterfinals of the Torneo Clausura of the Professional League, Racing and Tigre played an epic match in Avellaneda. It ended in a goalless draw after 120 minutes and was decided by a penalty shootout, with a 4-2 win from the spot. Cambeses was outstanding in goal, saving two penalties and putting Costas’ team among the top four of the tournament. Now, Boca awaits in the semifinals.

Racing started the match with intensity, pressing high and looking to create danger from the first minute, although they couldn’t capitalize. Tigre sat back and relied on counterattacks, making the first half a back-and-forth affair at times.

In the second half, the Matador closed ranks at the back, waiting for their chance to surprise Racing on the counter. Russo had a couple of clear opportunities to score, but couldn’t convert. He was practically the only Tigre player pushing forward, trying to take advantage of Racing’s defensive lapses.

At the end of the ninety minutes, Ramón Arias was sent off after stopping a counterattack by Maravilla Martínez, leaving Tigre with ten men for extra time.

In extra time, Vergara scored for Racing but it was disallowed for offside, and Martirena was shown a red card for a second yellow after mocking referee Merlos during a review for a possible penalty.

The night got even more complicated for Racing: Santiago Sosa, the leader in midfield, was also sent off with a second yellow, leaving Gustavo Costas’ team with nine men.

From the penalty spot, Facundo Cambeses stepped up to deny Cardona

Cambeses was the star in the penalty shootout and secured Racing’s place in the semifinals, where they will play against Boca

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