Controversy as Platense turned it round late v Barracas, went above Unión | OneFootball

Platense defeated Barracas Central 2-1 at the Claudio Tapia Stadium as part of the sixth round of the Clausura Tournament. The win confirms the visitors’ excellent form, as they came in with a perfect emotional boost after reaching the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores.

The match started uphill for El Calamar. In the first half, the referee awarded a controversial penalty to the home side after reviewing the play on VAR. Iván Tapia stepped up and converted it in the 23rd minute to put El Guapo ahead.

Second-half reaction and dramatic celebration

In the second half, the tactical approach of the team managed by Martín Palermo paid off. Fourteen minutes into the half, Nicolás Retamar connected with a precise cross delivered by Franco Zapiola to make it 1-1.

When the match seemed destined to end level, the afternoon’s biggest moment arrived in stoppage time. Luciano Giménez sealed the final 2-1 in the 45th minute after a precise assist from Bautista Merlini.

Relief in the relegation battle and focus on the Copa Argentina

This win is doubly valuable for the team from Vicente López. In addition to earning three points in the local competition, El Calamar managed to move completely away from the danger zone in the annual relegation table.

With little time to rest, the squad will quickly shift its focus. Next Thursday, Platense will face a crucial challenge against Estudiantes de La Plata in the round of 16 of the Copa Argentina.

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