How have Unión fared with Nazareno Arasa as referee | OneFootball

Nazareno Arasa will be the referee for Monday's match between Unión and Belgrano, which will be crucial for both teams' playoff aspirations.

Unión will once again face a referee they know very well: Nazareno Arasa, who has officiated 20 official matches for them, with a balanced record, though with some data that Unión views optimistically. The assistant referee 1 will be Marcelo Bistocco, the assistant referee 2 will be Ramón Ortiz, the fourth referee will be Francisco Acosta, while in the VAR will be Salomé Di Iorio and in AVAR will be Lucas Comesaña.

Nazareno Arasa, as Unión's referee

Throughout those 20 matches, the Santa Fe team won 8 times, drew 7, and lost 5, numbers that reflect an acceptable performance under the direction of the Rosario referee. Beyond the cold statistics, there are two matches that mark the beginning and the current end of this refereeing relationship.

The first time Arasa officiated a Unión match was on May 17, 2018, in a match corresponding to the first phase of the Copa Argentina. That afternoon, at the Patronato field, the red and white team defeated Juventud Unida de Gualeguaychú 2-0, with goals from Rodrigo “Droopy” Gómez and Franco Soldano, in a solid performance that marked the referee's debut with a Unión victory.

The last time was on October 22 of this year, and again the result was favorable: 3-0 against Defensa y Justicia, with celebrations from Agustín Colazo, Damián Fernández (own goal), and Marcelo Estigarribia. Another match where Unión showed authority and took advantage of an uneventful afternoon.

Nazareno Arasa, as Belgrano's referee

The contrast appears when observing Belgrano's performance, the current opponent, with Arasa. The Pirata had him as a referee in 19 matches, with a divided record: 7 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses.

The first precedent dates back to September 24, 2018, when Belgrano lost 2-0 as a visitor against Aldosivi, with a brace from Cristian Chávez. Meanwhile, the most recent encounter does not bring good memories for the Cordobeses: it was on August 26, when they suffered a harsh 3-0 defeat at home against Central Córdoba, with goals from Gastón Verón and a brace from Diego Barrera.

With fairly balanced statistics but with two recent positive precedents, Unión looks favorably upon having Arasa as a referee again. In a tournament closing where every detail counts, the history offers a hint of confidence for Madelón's team.

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