Colón pass their first test: collective quality and standout performers | OneFootball

Colón's debut in Zone A of the Primera Nacional resulted in a positive balance, with more certainties than questions following the 2-1 victory against Deportivo Madryn. On an afternoon where the final score did not fully reflect the marked football superiority of the team from Santa Fe, Ezequiel Medrán's squad took the first step with authority, supported by individual performances that justify the fans' hope for a quick return to the top category.

Alan Bonansea: Between the Great Goal and Concern

Alan Bonansea had a bittersweet debut. It took him only a few minutes to earn the fans' ovation with a great goal that paved the way to victory, but his night ended earlier than expected due to a physical injury.

The forward confirmed the initial diagnosis after leaving the field: “My shoulder dislocated. If I can't be there, there are teammates who can do it just as well or better than I can. We haven't talked about time or anything, first come the tests and then we'll see.” It was later detailed that the injury affects the rotator cuff, a critical area for arm stability.

Awaiting the medical tests on Monday and Tuesday, his presence is practically ruled out for the match against Central Norte de Salta. Coach Ezequiel Medrán is already evaluating alternatives: Lucas Cano appears as the natural replacement, although the entry of Conrado Ibarra to reorganize the attack front with Ignacio Lago is not ruled out.

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Julián Marcioni: The Engine of the Sabalero Debut

Julián Marcioni emerged as the key figure, sealing the second goal in a match where the team from Santa Fe showed greater superiority than the score reflected.

After the match, the midfielder prioritized the group effort: “We are very happy to score with this great club, but more than anything to help the team to what was the victory.” He also highlighted the tactical understanding on the right wing: “With Mauro (Peinipil) we've been doing the preseason like this and we feel very comfortable. Obviously, we need to define and fine-tune more details, but we played a great match and it helped.”

Regarding the identity the coaching staff seeks to imprint, Marcioni was clear about the squad's ambition: “The goals came. Hopefully, they keep coming for the good of Colón and the team. What the coaching staff asks for, I think we reflect it on the field: a compact, fierce team, pressing and scoring the chances we get.” Finally, he closed with the excitement of playing at Brigadier López: “The truth is it was a dream debut in this stadium with all the fans cheering, we have to keep pushing, this is the start.”

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