Bitter debut: Unión dominate Platense but fail to score | OneFootball

In a packed 15 de Abril stadium, Unión couldn't get past a 0-0 draw against Platense in the debut of the Torneo Apertura. The home team dominated much of the match but lacked offensive arguments and decisiveness in the final meters, having to settle for a point against a "Calamar" that seemed satisfied with the draw.

An Intense Start

The start of the match showed Platense as the protagonist. Just a minute into the game, Heredia created the first dangerous action after a cross from the right, which Fascendini managed to deflect to prevent the goal. Minutes later, Matías Mansilla had to intervene to send a Mainero shot to the corner. There were several warnings for the red-and-white defense in just four minutes.

Unión quickly got into the game and responded with a shot from Mateo Del Blanco that went "kissing" the post, after a good cross from Bruno Pittón. The match was a constant back and forth, with both teams pressing high and seeking quick transitions and direct attacks.

The Tate Takes Control, But Lacks Depth

As the minutes passed, the initial frenzy decreased. Leonardo Madelón, Unión's coach, called for order and for Pittón to push forward to press, aiming for his team to control the game. The "Rojiblanco" managed to settle and began to control the ball, although the game lost precision and the attacks on the goals diminished.

Unión's best phase came as they cornered Platense. However, the lack of depth was a constant problem; only approaches without real danger were generated. The "Calamar" felt comfortable waiting at the back, trusting the solidity of their defense, where Maizon Rodríguez showed strength in individual duels. The first half ended 0-0, leaving the feeling that, although Unión improved, the draw was fair.

A Second Half with the Same Tone

For the second half, Madelón kept the same eleven, but the start was a replica of the first: Platense quickly attacked and Gauto tried from mid-distance. Unión showed nervousness in their exits and poor clearances during five minutes of anxiety.

However, the home team regained focus and created a clear opportunity from the flanks. Colazo, now on the right, launched a cross that Fragapane, at the penalty spot, couldn't finish with power.

At 11 minutes, Madelón made changes, bringing in Marcelo Estigarribia and Nicolás Palavecino. Unión continued to impose conditions and overloaded the area with crosses, against a passive Platense that seemed content with the draw. The impatience was felt in the stands of the 15 de Abril.

Ending with a Sense of Disappointment

In the final stretch, Misael Aguirre debuted for Unión, seeking a change of pace. The match became disorganized, with the home team pushing forward and Platense lurking for the counterattack. The best chance of the second half came to Nicolás Palavecino after a cross from Pittón, but he opened his foot too much and the ball went over the crossbar.

The final 0-0 left a sense of disappointment for Unión, who made the greater effort but lacked the precision needed to win at home. Although they didn't lose, it was clear that the team has much to improve for the triple competition in 2026.

Match Details

Unión (0): Matías Mansilla; Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Valentín Fascendini, Mateo Del Blanco; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Rafael Profini, Franco Fragapane; Cristian Tarragona and Agustín Colazo. Coach: Leonardo Madelón.

Platense (0): Matías Borgogno; Juan Ignacio Saborido, Ignacio Vázquez, Eugenio Raggio, Tomás Silva; Felipe Busio, Maximiliano Amarfil; Guido Mainero, Franco Zapiola, Juan Gauto; and Leonardo Heredia. Coach: Walter Zunino.

Substitutions 2nd Half: 11′ Marcelo Estigarribia and Nicolás Palavecino for Colazo and Fragapane (U), 15′ Bautista Merlini for Zapiola (P), 33′ Misael Aguirre for Palacios and Mauro Luna Diale, Santiago Dalmasso and Tomás Nasif for Gauto, Amarfil and Heredia (P), 37′ Agustín Lagos for Saborido (P) and 39′ Bruno Pittón for Profini (U).

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