Otta’s Deportivo Morón knock Godoy Cruz out of the Copa Argentina | OneFootball

Deportivo Morón pulled off the surprise of the day by defeating Godoy Cruz of Mendoza 1-0 at the José Dellagiovanna Stadium. In a match corresponding to the Round of 64 of the Copa Argentina, the “Gallo” showed admirable determination to hold onto their lead and eliminate a top-flight opponent from Argentine football. With this victory, Walter Otta’s team will face Midland in the next round, who previously knocked out Argentinos Juniors.

The only goal of the afternoon came in the first half, during a game that was highly contested up to that point. In the 26th minute, after a powerful shot by Elías Contreras inside the box, a series of fortunate rebounds ended with the last touch coming off “Tomba” midfielder Mariano Santiago, who scored an own goal. Despite the advantage, Morón did not sit back and looked to extend their lead against a Mendoza side that couldn’t find a way through.

In the second half, things got complicated for the team from the west. Just as the “Gallo” was playing their best, referee Pablo Giménez sent off Franco Vázquez in the 58th minute for a second yellow card, leaving Morón with ten men. From then on, Godoy Cruz tried to push forward, but lacked ideas and depth, which visibly frustrated their coach, Mariano Toedtli. Even with a man down, Morón had chances to seal the game, but goalkeeper Roberto Ramírez kept the top-division team’s hopes alive until the end.

With a defense that became impenetrable and a remarkable physical display, the red-and-white team withstood the disorganized attacks from the Mendoza side and sealed a historic qualification. Now, the “Gallo” prepares for a promotion clash in the Round of 32, where they will look to continue making history in the national tournament against the “Funebrero” from Libertad.

Match Summary

Godoy Cruz: Roberto Ramírez; Federico Milo, Nahuel Brunet, Tomas Rossi, Francisco Gerometta; Brian Orosco, Vicente Poggi, Mariano Santiago; Tomás Pozzo, Matías Ramírez; Nahuel Ulariaga. Coach: Mariano Toedtli.

Dep. Morón: Federico Díaz; Joaquin Livera, Franco Vázquez, Leonel Cardozo, Elias Contreras; Tomás Ramírez, Juan Olivares, Maximiliano González; Santiago Kubiszyn; David Bulacio, Facundo Báez. Coach: Walter Otta.

Goal in the first half: 28′ Mariano Santiago own goal (D).

Second half substitutions: At the start: Martín Pino for Matías Ramírez (G). 61′ Mauro Burruchaga for Facundo Báez (D) and Luciano Pascual for Mariano Santiago (G). 72′ Santiago Martínez for Federico Milo (G). 75′ Gonzalo Berterame for Juan Olivares (D). 84′ Ezequiel Tejada for Tomás Pozzo (G) and Lucas Arce for Francisco Gerometta (G). 85′ Francisco Flores for Santiago Kubiszyn (D) and Franco Fagundez for Elias Contreras (D). 86′ Thiago Lauro for Tomás Ramírez (D).

Incidents in the second half: 58′ Franco Vázquez sent off (D).

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