La Crema keep rolling: they beat Chacarita for a third win on the bounce | OneFootball

In a match that put their resolve to the test, Atlético de Rafaela secured a golden victory by defeating Chacarita 1-0 as visitors in the sixth round of the Primera Nacional. Iván Juárez’s team broke the curse on a historically tough field and extended their winning streak thanks to a last-gasp goal from Leonardo Flores.

From adversity to dominance

The match began with the “Funebrero” pressing, but an early injury to Matías Pardo forced a tactical change that ultimately benefited the “Crema.” With the entry of Ciro Leineker, Atlético gained presence in the box and created the clearest chances of the first half, repeatedly testing goalkeeper Enrique Bologna.

Resilience and a dramatic finish

In the second half, the game became an end-to-end affair. Chacarita came close to opening the scoring with a free kick from Sanabria that struck the post, but luck was on Rafaela’s side.

When a draw seemed inevitable, the play that brought relief was born in the 44th minute: after a long clearance from Mayco Bergia and a flick-on by Leineker, Joel Bonifacio set up Leonardo Flores, who finished with class to seal the definitive 1-0 and spark euphoria on the albiceleste bench.

Ideal present

With this victory, Atlético de Rafaela strings together three consecutive wins, reaches 10 points in Zone B, and heads into their upcoming Copa Argentina debut with sky-high spirits.

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