Cambeses stands tall in goal, Racing through to the semi-finals | OneFootball

In the quarterfinals of the Torneo Clausura of the Professional League, Racing and Tigre played a thrilling match in Avellaneda. It ended in a goalless draw after 120 minutes and was decided by penalties, with Racing winning 4-2 from the spot. Cambeses was outstanding in goal, saving two penalties and sending Costas’ team into the tournament’s top four. Now, Boca awaits in the semifinals.

Racing started the match with intensity, pressing high and looking to create danger from the very first minute, although they couldn’t capitalize. Tigre sat back and relied on counterattacks, making the first half a back-and-forth affair at times.

In the second half, El Matador closed up at the back, waiting for their chance to surprise La Academia on the counter. Russo had a couple of clear opportunities to score, but couldn’t convert. He was practically the only Tigre player pushing forward, trying to take advantage of Racing’s defensive lapses.

Near the end of the ninety minutes, Ramón Arias was sent off after stopping a counterattack by Maravilla Martínez, leaving Tigre with ten men for extra time.

In extra time, Vergara scored for Racing but it was ruled out for offside, and Martirena was shown a second yellow and sent off after mocking referee Merlos during a VAR review for a possible penalty.

The night got even more complicated for Racing: Santiago Sosa, the leader in midfield, was also sent off for a second yellow, leaving Gustavo Costas’ team with nine men.

From the penalty spot, Facundo Cambeses stepped up to deny Cardona

Cambeses was the star in the penalty shootout and secured Racing’s place in the semifinals, where they will face Boca

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