Atlético de Rafaela reach first final of Torneo Federal A | OneFootball

Atlético de Rafaela are the first finalists of the Torneo Federal A. La Crema, who had won 3–0 at home, drew 0–0 against Sportivo Belgrano in San Francisco (Córdoba) and will be in the grand final, where they await Ciudad Bolívar or Argentino de Monte Maíz.

Beyond the home side’s urgent need to take the initiative to try to overturn the deficit, nerves and impatience prevented them from making a difference. That, along with La Crema’s solid defensive setup, meant the score didn’t change over the first 45 minutes and both teams went into halftime at nil-nil.

Nothing changed after the break. The minutes ticked by amid Sportivo Belgrano’s attacks and Atlético de Rafaela’s resistance, with the latter ultimately making their big first-leg advantage count to take another step toward the grand dream of returning to the Primera Nacional.

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