Timely response: Unión came back against Instituto, three on the bounce | OneFootball

In a demanding match played at the 15 de Abril Stadium, Unión defeated Instituto of Córdoba 3-2 on matchday eight of ZoneA of the ClausuraTournament. With this result, the team coached by LeonardoMadelón claimed its third consecutive victory against an opponent that had arrived in the Santa Fe capital as the tournament leader. The match broadcast featured play-by-play from Sergio “Chango” López and commentary from Nacho Pettinari on Radio Gol 96.7.

First half: early blow and quick response

The start of the match showed a Unión side trying to settle in against the league leader’s intentions. The visitors threatened in the 12th minute with a dangerous move that Emilio Giaccone managed to clear for a corner. However, just a minute later, from that corner taken by Alex Luna, LeonelMosevich appeared in the box to make it 1-0 for La Gloria. Despite protests from the home side, the play was confirmed by VAR — led by Juan Pablo Loustau — without the main referee, NicolásLamolina, needing to check the screen.

The Tatengue response was immediate. The home side took advantage of the spaces and found the equalizer through a run down the wing: Juan de Dios Pintado sent in a precise cross that BrahianCuello connected with to make it 1-1. After the equalizer, Instituto pressed again and forced the Santa Fe defense to drop back. Juan Pablo Ludueña came up with a vital clearance in the box in the 28th minute, and shortly afterward, GustavoAbregú tried from distance with a shot that went wide. Unión withstood the pressure and went into halftime with the score level.

Second half: clinical finishing and late suspense

The second half began with an aggressive Unión side that struck right away. In the 3rd minute, Cristian Tarragona rose highest and powered home a lethal header to turn the game around and make it 2-1. The Tatengue controlled the tempo and came close to a third through a shot from Marcelo Estigarribia and another dangerous run from Pintado.

The home side’s persistence paid off in the 29th minute: Mateo Peresutti won back a key ball, Lucas Menossi provided the assist, and Misael Aguirre finished with class to make it 3-1, sparking euphoria in the stands.

When the match seemed settled, Diego Flores’s team added late drama to the night. In the 41st minute, De la Fuente scored for the visitors to cut the deficit and seal the final 3-2. Despite Córdoba’s late push, Unión managed to hold on in the closing minutes and secured three precious points that confirm its excellent form in the tournament.

Match summary

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