Lost at sea: Patronato lose 3-0 in Gracián’s debut, hit rock bottom | OneFootball

Patronato’s current situation in the Primera Nacional remains worrying. On the fifth matchday, the team led by Rubén Darío Forestello suffered a resounding 3-0 defeat against Quilmes, making it their fourth game without a win and leaving them at the bottom of the table.

A first half full of fatal errors

The “Cervecero”, with Leandro Gracián making his debut on the bench, struck early by taking advantage of Patronato’s defensive lapses. Just a few minutes in, Agustín Lavezzi capitalized on a mistake at the back to score the opening goal, making it 1-0.

Although Patronato tried to respond with two headers from Franco Soldano—one of which set up Rivero for a chance that nearly resulted in a goal—the home side was more clinical. In the 23rd minute, after a long goal kick from Marinelli, Alexis Domínguez unleashed a powerful shot to make it 2-0 before halftime.

Good intentions but no accuracy, and a counterattack seals the deal

In the second half, Patronato showed slight improvement and created chances to pull one back, especially through substitutes Renzo Reynaga and Alejo Miró (who hit the post with a shot). However, poor finishing and Marinelli’s saves kept the home team’s goal intact.

The final blow came in the most painful way: from a free kick in Patronato’s favor, a lethal counterattack was launched, and Ramiro Martínez made it 3-0 with a shot into the top corner.

A bleak outlook and what’s next

With just two points from four matches, the Paraná-based side has been relegated to the bottom spots in their group. Now, the team will have a week off to try to regroup before hosting Colegiales at the Presbítero Bartolomé Grella, where a win will be essential to calm the waters.

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