Unión impressed and snatched a draw on debut against Platense | OneFootball

Unión began its Torneo Clausura campaign with a draw in Vicente López after tying with Platense in a match full of emotion, in which Leonardo Madelón’s team showed character to overcome an adverse start.

El Tatengue faced its opener with a squad depleted by the sanctions hanging over the club, a situation that prevented it from using its new signings and forced the coach to rely on several young players from the start. Despite that context, the Santa Fe side left a good impression, especially because of its ability to respond.

In the opening minutes, Unión created the clearest chance through Cristian Tarragona, who found himself one-on-one but was denied by a great save from the home goalkeeper. However, in the 23rd minute came the blow for the visitors: a cross into the box ended with an unfortunate deflection by Tomás Fagioli into his own net to make it 1-0 for Platense. The play sparked protests from the red-and-white players over an alleged push on the defender, although the referee allowed the goal to stand.

Far from giving up, Madelón’s team took control and began creating dangerous situations. Misael Aguirre and Lautaro Vargas both came close to equalizing, but once again the Calamar goalkeeper appeared to preserve the narrow lead.

In the second half, Unión maintained its intensity and found a reward for its persistence, managing to level a match that had initially become an uphill battle, first through Juan Pablo Ludueña with a header across goalkeeper Cozzani, and then with a penalty that Cristian Tarragona converted to give El Tatengue a temporary lead. They could not hold on, however, as Bautista Melini appeared near the end to put the final numbers on the match. In the end, the point carried significant value for a team that had to face its opener with several absences and without being able to count on its reinforcements, but which left positive signs for what lies ahead in the championship.

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