Emilio Giaccone’s goal lifts Unión’s hopes: “I had the confidence” | OneFootball

Emilio Giaccone was outstanding. The midfielder scored a long-distance goal that opened the scoring at the Luis Franzini stadium and left positive impressions in Unión’s 1-1 draw against Defensor Sporting in the Serie Río de la Plata, just five days before the official debut against Platense.

The midfielder explained the play that led to the red-and-white goal, a move that broke the flow of the match and showcased his confidence on offense. “It was a play that just fell to me. We practice a lot on shooting from outside the box and, thank God, I had the confidence to take the shot. The goal went in and I’m very happy,” he said after the match.

The friendly also represented an important opportunity for the usual substitutes and the young players looking to earn a spot in Leonardo Madelón’s consideration. In that regard, Giaccone was clear: “We knew it was an opportunity for everyone. We want to play, we want to earn that spot and show the coach our desire and willingness.”

During that stretch of the match, Unión found greater dynamism, freedom with the ball, and boldness in attack, in a testing context that allowed the coaching staff to evaluate alternatives and individual responses from all the players tried on the field, but especially from the youngsters who joined the preseason, such as: Lucas Ayala, Lucas Cacciabue, Ricardo Solbes, Santiago Grella, Mateo Peresutti, Ignacio Isla, and Misael Aguirre.

Unión 2026, with ambition The midfielder also spoke about the club’s current situation and the expectations for the upcoming season, after a solid finish in 2025. “We had a great second half of the year. I think we’re ready to keep growing, achieve our goals, and take Unión as high as possible,” he stated with conviction.

Giaccone’s goal, a precise right-footed shot from mid-range after reading goalkeeper Kevin Dawson’s advanced position, was one of the highlights of the match. Beyond the final draw, the play sent a clear message: Unión is adding alternatives, confidence, and individual responses ahead of the start of the Torneo Apertura.

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