Atlético eye first step towards promotion in Formosa | OneFootball

The initial match for the second promotion to Primera Nacional will be played this Sunday at the “17 de Octubre” stadium in Formosa, starting at 5:00 PM, with Diego Novelli as the referee.

The race for the second promotion spot granted by Federal A is beginning to take shape, and in the hot city of Formosa, Atlético will be there this Sunday from 5:00 PM, looking to take another step toward their goal of returning to Primera Nacional. The first leg of the grand final against San Martín will be played at the “17 de Octubre” stadium, with Tandil native Diego Novelli as referee, who has officiated three matches for La Crema this season, all of which ended in victories.

On a pitch that poses challenges for visiting teams, Iván Juárez’s squad will try to maintain a firm and solid approach so as not to be overwhelmed by the home side. After that painful afternoon in San Nicolás, when they lost their chance at the first promotion in a penalty shootout against Ciudad Bolívar, the Celeste now has a shot at redemption, earned after two virtually trouble-free series against Guillermo Brown of Puerto Madryn and Douglas Haig of Pergamino, winning all four matches played.

San Martín comes into this after eliminating 9 de Julio with an aggregate score of 5-3 (Atlético did it 4-2 against the Pergamino side), relying on a great home comeback after losing at the Soltermam. It’s a team with a lot of experience and intensity when playing at home, strong in the air, and always looking to get the ball into the opponent’s box.

It’s worth mentioning that these teams have played each other three times this year, and all three matches ended in draws: 1-1 and 0-0 in Formosa, and 1-1 at the Monumental. Therefore, no clear favorite can be predicted.

WITHOUT LEINECKER

The coaching staff of La Crema was concerned at the end of the week due to an injury to forward Ciro Leinecker, which would prevent him from being part of the starting eleven. At first glance, Juárez might give the starting spot to Paraguayan Derlis Aquino, although it’s not ruled out that he could introduce another midfielder and leave Lucas Albertengo as the only attacking reference.

On the Formosa side, central defender Dylan Leiva will not play due to suspension (he received a one-match ban).

Stadium: “17 de Octubre”.

Referee: Diego Novelli. Assistants: Joaquín Badano and Guillermo Yacante. Fourth official: Lautaro Paletta.

Time: 17:00.

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