Costly error: Patronato level, then lose on break in two minutes | OneFootball

Patronato’s debut in front of their home crowd ended in frustration. In the second round of the Primera Nacional, the team led by Rubén Darío Forestello fell 2-1 to Gimnasia y Tiro, who were clinical and took three valuable points from Paraná.

The match: dominance without accuracy and Salta’s effectiveness

The “Rojinegro” started the match with intensity, pressing high up the pitch and creating the clearest chances through Valentín Pereyra. However, goalkeeper Joaquín Papaleo —a former Patronato player— responded confidently to every attack. Just as the home side was at their best, the “Lobo” from Salta struck: in the 26th minute, a precise cross from Rinaldi allowed Lautaro Gordillo to head the ball in for the 1-0 lead.

Reaction and an immediate blow

In the second half, Forestello made changes from the bench in search of more fluidity. The reward came after a great team move finished by Franco Soldano, who pushed the ball in from close range for the temporary equalizer. But the joy was short-lived: just two minutes later, a mistake in the back was seized upon by Jonás Aguirre, who finished clinically to seal the final 2-1 score.

In the closing stages, the Paraná side pushed for an equalizer with more determination than clarity. Brian Rivero had the clearest chance near the end, but once again Papaleo prevented his goal from being breached. With this defeat, Patronato will have to turn the page quickly and focus on their next match against Atlanta away from home.

Match sheet

Lineups

Patronato: Alan Sosa; M. Rueda, F. Meritello, G. Díaz, F. Moreyra, F. Heredia; J. Barinaga, F. Bravo, B. Cortés; V. Pereyra and F. Soldano. Coach: Rubén Darío Forestello.

Gimnasia y Tiro: Joaquín Papaleo; I. Cháves, M. Guanini, M. Soto, L. Montoya; J. Aguirre, W. Montoya, F. Rojas, N. Rinaldi; L. Gordillo and N. Contín. Coach: Fernando Quiroz.

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