Sanjustino lose first leg to Juventud Unida de Gualeguaychú | OneFootball

Juventud Unida de Gualeguaychú defeated Sanjustino by the smallest margin in the first leg of the semifinals of the Torneo Federal Regional Amateur.

Sanjustino lost its unbeaten record in the Torneo Regional Amateur semifinals against Juventud, who scored the goal through Marcelo Olivera from a free kick. In an even match, the home team found the goal from a free kick and, with one man down due to Maxi Truchet's expulsion, Marcelo Molina's team managed to hold on until the end. Next Sunday at 8 PM, the return match will be played at the Coloso del Oeste.

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With a stunning goal by Marcelo Olivera, Juventud Unida de Gualeguaychú defeated Sanjustino 1-0 and with that victory advantage, they will play the decisive match for the Regional Amateur next Sunday. The match was played at Juventud Unida's stadium in front of a very good crowd, and the crucial rematch to determine who advances to the final will take place next Sunday.

At the 34th minute of the second half, Maximiliano Truchet from Sanjustino was expelled for a second yellow card. That foul led to the direct free kick executed by Marcelo “Chelo” Olivera, which he turned into a goal. A stunning goal to the right post of goalkeeper Cristian Reginelli. In a match affected by strong winds, the home team was superior and managed to secure a minimal but valuable advantage.

During the first half, the wind was a determining factor and complicated the development of the game. Even so, Juventud Unida took the lead, controlled the ball, and created several clear chances to take the lead, although they failed in finishing. Sanjustino, on the other hand, tried to be strong through organization and sporadically managed to trouble goalkeeper Horst.

The team led by Miguel Fullana suffered two blows in that first half with the injuries of Alan Murialdo and Damián Zadel, which made them lose presence and balance. After Zadel's departure, the visitors had the clearest chance of the first half: a free kick from the right ended in a header by Ypollitti that hit the post, with the local goalkeeper having nothing to do.

In the second half, with the wind in their favor, Juventud Unida pinned the Green and White team back into their own field, although they struggled to find the path to the goal. The story changed at the 35th minute when Maximiliano Truchet committed a foul near the area on Jerónimo Ávalos. The visiting midfielder, already booked, saw the second yellow and was sent off.

Marcelo Olivera took charge of that free kick, and with a precise shot over the wall, left goalkeeper Cristian Reginelli with no chance and sparked local celebrations. It was the definitive 1-0, a result that leaves Juventud Unida with an advantage heading into the rematch.

Next Sunday, the Matador will have a rematch at the Coloso del Oeste, with the forced absence of Maxi Truchet. The Green team will give it their all to defeat a historic team from the lower divisions, with the support of their fans, the intelligence of their players, and the pride and sense of belonging of a winning team.

Summary: Juventud Unida de Gualeguaychú 1- Sanjustino 0

Juventud Unida: César Horst, Matías Labaroni, Jerónimo Ávalos, Damián Zadel, Federico López, Leandro Larrea, Aramis Serafini, Facundo Britos, Sergio Olano, Alan Murialdo, Marcelo Olivera. Coach: Miguel Fullana.

Sanjustino: Cristian Reginelli; Alejo Macellari, Lautaro Oggier, Francisco Ypollitti, Agustín Pereyra; Matías Ayala Vera, Federico Aguilera, Lorenzo González, Maximiliano Trouchet; Nehemías González, Agustín Jara. Coach: Marcelo Molina.

Substitutions: 32’ Maximiliano Solari for Murialdo (JU), 39’ Nicolás Trejo for Zadel (JU); 23’ Matías Benegas for Jara (SJ), 28’ Lisandro Merlino for Aguilera (SJ), 35’ Aramis Serafini for Benítez (JU), 35’ Agustín Benedetti for Larrea (JU), 35’ Iván Esquivel for Olano (JU), 43’ Mariano Cáceres for Ayala (SJ)

Goals: 37’ Marcelo Olivera (JU)

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