Belgrano hit back in time, snatching a draw against Tigre at Alberdi | OneFootball

Belgrano drew 1-1 against Tigre at the Julio César Villagra stadium, for the second round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, in a match that had thrills, a debut goal, and the much-anticipated return of Franco “Mudo” Vázquez in front of a packed Gigante de Alberdi.

Ricardo Zielinski's team was the one that tried the most throughout the match, although it struggled to find spaces against a well-organized and experienced opponent. In the second half, the entry of Mudo Vázquez brought more clarity to the game, associating with Lucas Zelarayán and exciting the crowd. However, the blow came first from the visiting side: at 17 minutes, after a long-distance shot and a rebound off the post, David “Rulo” Romero, a former Talleres player, took advantage of the play and scored the 1-0 for Tigre.

Far from becoming disorganized, Belgrano kept pushing. They even reached a tie with Lisandro López, but the action was annulled due to offside. The reward for persistence came seven minutes before the end, when Lautaro Gutiérrez, newly entered, once again demonstrated his goal-scoring instinct: Uvita Fernández flicked the ball, and the young player finished like a pure center forward to score the 1-1 and unleash relief in Alberdi.

With the momentum of the tie, the Pirate was close to winning it. Zelarayán had an excellent chance after a defensive error by Tigre, but his shot went over the crossbar. It wasn't enough for the victory, but Belgrano was left with positive feelings: the return of Mudo, the home prominence, and the confirmation of a new goal scorer who delivers every time he enters.

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