Patronato open pre-season with two draws against Rafaela | OneFootball

As part of their initial preparation for the upcoming season, Patronato played two friendly matches against Atlético Rafaela this Wednesday at the Presbítero Grella stadium. The day, held behind closed doors, ended with a double 1-1 draw, serving as a tune-up for the team ahead of the competition starting in February.

Both matches lasted 70 minutes each.

Match Development:

First match (1-1): The first trial began at 9 in the morning. The goal for the "rojinegro" team was scored by Valentín Pereyra. The head coach arranged the following starting lineup: Alan Sosa (goalkeeper); Facundo Heredia, Franco Meritello, Fernando Moreyra, Gabriel Díaz (defenders); Maximiliano Rueda, Federico Bravo, Juan Barinaga (midfielders); Valentín Pereyra (link); Alejo Miró and Hernán Rivero (forwards). Joaquín Barolín came on in the final stretch.

Second match (1-1): In the second round, the score was repeated. This time, Patronato's goal was scored by Renzo Reynaga, who capitalized on one of the situations created in the opponent's area. The starting eleven for this match was: Iván Cháves; Luciano Pacco, Francisco Lencinas, Fernando Evangelista, Santiago Piccioni (defense); Bartolomé Velásquez, Augusto Picco, Marcos Enrique (midfield); Benjamín Bravo (more advanced); Brandon Cortés and Renzo Reynaga (attack).

These friendlies allowed the coaching staff to evaluate variations, team performance, and the first connections between players, with the goal of getting the team into game rhythm before the tournament starts.

Changes in the official schedule:

Alongside the sports activity, the management had to adjust the semester's planning due to the rescheduling of the official calendar. The debut in the championship, originally scheduled for February 7 against San Martín de Tucumán, has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 14, as an away game.

Furthermore, the first home game at the Presbítero Grella, against Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta, has been moved from February 14 to February 21.

Before their official debut, Patronato is considering the possibility of adding another friendly against Colón de Santa Fe.

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