Otta’s Deportivo Morón knock Godoy Cruz out of the Copa Argentina | OneFootball

Deportivo Morón pulled off the surprise of the day by defeating Godoy Cruz de Mendoza 1-0 at the José Dellagiovanna Stadium. In a match corresponding to the round of 64 of the Copa Argentina, the "Gallo" showed admirable determination to maintain the lead and eliminate a top-tier team from Argentine football. With this victory, Walter Otta's team will face Midland in the next stage, who recently eliminated Argentinos Juniors.

The only goal of the afternoon came in the first half, in a game that was extremely scrappy until then. At 26', after a powerful shot from Elías Contreras inside the area, a series of fortunate rebounds ended with the last touch by "Tomba" midfielder Mariano Santiago, who scored an own goal. Despite the lead, Morón did not sit back and sought to extend the difference against the Mendoza team, which couldn't find its way.

In the second half, the situation became complicated for the western team. When the "Gallo" was playing better, referee Pablo Giménez sent off Franco Vázquez at 13' for a second yellow card, leaving Morón with ten players. From then on, Godoy Cruz tried to push forward, but lacked ideas and depth, which visibly frustrated their coach, Mariano Toedtli. Even with one less player, Morón had chances to seal the win, but goalkeeper Roberto Ramírez kept the First Division team's hopes alive until the end.

With a defense that became impenetrable and a remarkable physical display, the red-and-white team withstood the disorganized attacks from the Mendoza side and secured a historic qualification. Now, the "Gallo" prepares for a promotion duel in the round of 32, where they will aim to continue making history in the federal tournament against the "Funebrero" from Libertad.

Match Summary

Godoy Cruz: Roberto Ramírez; Federico Milo, Nahuel Brunet, Tomas Rossi, Francisco Gerometta; Brian Orosco, Vicente Poggi, Mariano Santiago; Tomás Pozzo, Matías Ramírez; Nahuel Ulariaga. Coach: Mariano Toedtli.

Dep. Morón: Federico Díaz; Joaquin Livera, Franco Vázquez, Leonel Cardozo, Elias Contreras; Tomás Ramírez, Juan Olivares, Maximiliano González; Santiago Kubiszyn; David Bulacio, Facundo Báez. Coach: Walter Otta.

Goal in the first half: 28' Mariano Santiago own goal (D).

Substitutions in the second half: At the start: Martín Pino for Matías Ramírez (G). 16' Mauro Burruchaga for Facundo Báez (D) and Luciano Pascual for Mariano Santiago (G). 27' Santiago Martínez for Federico Milo (G). 30' Gonzalo Berterame for Juan Olivares (D). 39' Ezequiel Tejada for Tomás Pozzo (G) and Lucas Arce for Francisco Gerometta (G). 40' Francisco Flores for Santiago Kubiszyn (D) and Franco Fagundez for Elias Contreras (D). 41' Thiago Lauro for Tomás Ramírez (D).

Incidents in the second half: 13' Franco Vázquez sent off (D).

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