Patronato open pre-season with two draws against Rafaela | OneFootball

As part of their initial preparations for the upcoming season, Patronato played two friendly matches against Atlético Rafaela this Wednesday at the Presbítero Grella stadium. The event, held behind closed doors, ended with two 1-1 draws, serving as a tune-up for the squad ahead of the competition’s start in February.

Both matches lasted 70 minutes each.

Match breakdown:

First match (1-1): The first game kicked off at 9 a.m. The goal for the “rojinegro” team was scored by Valentín Pereyra. The head coach fielded the following starting lineup: Alan Sosa (goalkeeper); Facundo Heredia, Franco Meritello, Fernando Moreyra, Gabriel Díaz (defenders); Maximiliano Rueda, Federico Bravo, Juan Barinaga (midfielders); Valentín Pereyra (playmaker); Alejo Miró and Hernán Rivero (forwards). Joaquín Barolín came on in the final stretch.

Second match (1-1): In the second game, the score was repeated. This time, Patronato’s goal was scored by Renzo Reynaga, who capitalized on one of the chances created in the opponent’s box. The starting eleven for this match was: Iván Cháves; Luciano Pacco, Francisco Lencinas, Fernando Evangelista, Santiago Piccioni (defense); Bartolomé Velásquez, Augusto Picco, Marcos Enrique (midfield); Benjamín Bravo (more advanced); Brandon Cortés and Renzo Reynaga (attack).

These friendlies allowed the coaching staff to evaluate alternatives, the team’s performance, and the first connections between players, with the aim of getting the squad into playing rhythm before the tournament begins.

Changes to the official schedule:

Alongside the sporting activity, the management had to adjust the semester’s planning due to the rescheduling of the official calendar. The league debut, originally set for February 7 against San Martín de Tucumán, has been moved to Saturday, February 14, as an away game.

Additionally, the first home match at the Presbítero Grella, against Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta, has been shifted from February 14 to February 21.

Before their official debut, Patronato is considering the possibility of adding another friendly against Colón de Santa Fe.

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