Unión lose again in women’s league, beaten by Banfield at 15 de Abril | OneFootball

Unión lost 1-0 to Banfield at the 15 de Abril stadium, marking their second consecutive defeat at the start of the Women’s First Division tournament.

The beginning in the top category continues to be an uphill battle for Unión. In their home debut at the 15 de Abril stadium, the red-and-white team fell 1-0 to Banfield, as part of the second round of the Women’s First Division.

The team led by Paulo Poccia was unable to assert themselves at home and ended up giving way to a rival that struck at a key moment in the match.

A tightly contested match decided by a penalty

The match was evenly played with few differences, but Banfield found the advantage at the end of the first half. At the 46th minute, Milagros Menéndez scored the only goal of the afternoon from the penalty spot, enough to tip the balance in favor of El Taladro.

Unión tried to react in the second half, but could not turn their intentions into clear chances to achieve the equalizer.

A tough start for Unión

The team from Santa Fe was coming off a painful away debut, when they lost 4-3 to Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata in a match full of twists and emotions.

Thus, Las Tatengas have yet to earn any points in their first two appearances in the elite, as they adapt to the demands of the division.

Unión’s lineup

Unión took the field with: 1-Naila Zaninetti; 2-Caren López, 15-Martina Pinto, 4-Victoria Muñoz, 5-Alegra Russo, 6-Mailen Herman (C); 7-Emilse Albornos, 11-Agustina Marani, 21-Camila Acevedo, 30-Lucía Almada, and 28-Marilín Coronel.

Meanwhile, Banfield, technically directed by Indiana Fernández, lined up with: 1-Priscila Siben; 25-Ana Martha Sampaio, 11-Macarena Ávila, 27-Melany López, 33-Eliana Rosa, 5-Abigail Ponce, 15-Tatiana Sarmiento, 8-Micaela Sandoval, 7-Antonella Estigarribia, 22-Milagros Menéndez, and 9-Valentina Barroso.

What’s next

The schedule doesn’t let up: in the next round, Unión will face a historic challenge when they visit River Plate, in a match that will mark another step in their journey in the First Division.

Additionally, the round will continue this Sunday with matches between San Luis and Gimnasia, and Talleres against SAT, as the women’s tournament continues to unfold.

Unión remains in the midst of a process of growth and learning in the division, seeking to earn their first points in a championship that allows no margin for error.

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