Atlético aim to take the first step towards promotion in Formosa | OneFootball

The initial match for the second promotion to the Primera Nacional will be played this Sunday at the "17 de Octubre" stadium in Formosa, starting at 17:00, with Diego Novelli as the referee.

The second promotion granted by Federal A is starting to be decided, and in the hot Formosa, Atlético will be there this Sunday from 17:00, aiming to take another step in their aspiration to return to the Primera Nacional. The first leg of the grand final against San Martín will be played at the "17 de Octubre" stadium, with Tandil's Diego Novelli as the referee, who has officiated three matches for La Crema this season, all resulting in victories.

In a field that poses challenges for visitors, Iván Juárez's team will try to maintain a stance of firmness and solidity to avoid being overwhelmed by the home team. After that painful afternoon in San Nicolás when they lost the chance for the first promotion on penalties against Ciudad Bolívar, they now have the opportunity for a rematch, which the Celeste earned after two series with virtually no difficulties, against Guillermo Brown of Puerto Madryn and Douglas Haig of Pergamino, winning all four matches played.

San Martín comes from eliminating 9 de Julio with an aggregate of 5 to 3 (Atlético did it 4-2 in the sum against the Pergaminenses), but relying on a great home reaction after losing at the Soltermam. It is a team with a lot of experience and intensity playing in their stronghold, with good aerial play and constantly trying to get the ball into the opponent's area.

It is worth mentioning that these teams played three times this year, and all were draws: 1 to 1 and 0 to 0 in Formosa, and 1 to 1 at the Monumental. Therefore, no favoritism can be predicted.

WITHOUT LEINECKER

The concern within La Crema's technical staff arose at the end of the week with an injury to forward Ciro Leinecker, which would prevent him from being part of the starting eleven. Initially, Juárez might have the option to trust Paraguayan Derlis Aquino as a starter, although it is not ruled out that he might introduce another midfielder and leave Lucas Albertengo as the sole attacking reference.

On the Formosa team's side, the second central defender Dylan Leiva will not play due to suspension (he received a one-match suspension).

Stadium: "17 de Octubre".

Referee: Diego Novelli. Assistants: Joaquín Badano and Guillermo Yacante. Fourth referee: Lautaro Paletta.

Time: 17:00.

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