Lautaro Vargas admits: “The penalty was odd, but it helped us win” | OneFootball

El Tatengue earned a crucial victory at the 15 de Abril stadium by defeating Deportivo Riestra 2-0 on Matchday 13 of the Apertura. Among the standout performers on the Santa Fe night was Lautaro Vargas, whose involvement proved decisive in the final result.

The defender explained how the play that led to the home side’s penalty came about: “The penalty play was strange — when I saw he was taking too long to shoot, I stuck my foot in,” he said, showing his sharpness in taking advantage of an opponent’s lapse at a key moment.

As for his individual performance, the youngster appreciated his return to the starting lineup after being rested in the Copa Argentina: “I felt comfortable, good with the group, and happy with my performance,” he said, confirming his strong form in Madelón’s setup.

Vargas, a key piece in Unión’s structure

When analyzing the flow of the game, the full-back admitted the team had to work hard for the win, especially after halftime: “Riestra played well in the second half and we knew how to defend. Luckily, we were able to kill it off at the end,” he said.

He also referred to the weather conditions and the push from the crowd at the 15 de Abril: “It was really heavy because of the humidity, but with our fans we always have to win,” he said, underlining the commitment to making home advantage count.

To wrap up, Vargas lamented the suspension that will keep him out of the next match: “Sad about picking up my fifth yellow card, but I’ll be cheering from the outside,” he concluded, already thinking about supporting his teammates in their trip to La Plata.

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