Colón reserves claim first win against Platense | OneFootball

Colón achieved their first victory in the Reserve Projection Tournament by winning 1-0 as visitors against Platense, in a match corresponding to Zone A. With this result, the red and black team reached four points and is starting to settle in the standings, with the hope of continuing to gain ground in the fight for qualification.

The main protagonist of the afternoon was Mateo Lizondo, who scored the only goal of the match and gave Colón a very valuable win away from home. For the winger, just 18 years old, it was also a special goal, as it was his first in 2026.

In a tight and evenly matched duel, the team from Santa Fe found the right difference to break the deadlock and then firmly held onto the lead. Thus, they were able to celebrate for the first time in the tournament and end the need to earn three points in a start that had been elusive.

Lizondo, the man of relief for the Sabalero

The 1-0 came through Mateo Lizondo, one of the young prospects of the red and black team. The forward made the difference at the right moment and ended up scoring the goal that decided the match in favor of Colón.

For the young player, the goal also represents an important personal boost, not only for being decisive for the team but also because it marked his goal-scoring debut this season.

How Colón stands in the table

With this victory, Colón reached four points and is positioned in 13th place in the zone. Although they still appear far from the top spots, the victory allowed them to close the gap and keep their chances of continuing to grow in the upcoming matches.

Currently, the last team that would be entering the quarterfinals is Quilmes, which is six points ahead of the Sabalero. Therefore, the success against Platense is valuable not only for being the first but also because it allows Colón to stay in the race and look at the situation with renewed spirits.

The formation of Platense

The local team took the field with: Giudice; Guzmán, Currado, Maglione, and Testa; Ortiz, Rixner, Zelaya, and Funes; Bastilla and San Pedro.

Meanwhile, Colón lined up with Paredes; Ravano, Campagnaro, Ibarra, Lovato, Lastra, Buosi, Gaitán, Ojeda, Giménez, Gallay.

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