Unión begin the Clausura with a 2-2 draw v Platense, live on Radio Gol | OneFootball

43′ ST: Merlini equalizes for Platense with a volley. 2-2

34′ ST: GOAL FOR UNIÓN. Tarragona from the penalty spot makes it 2-1

26′ ST: GOOOOOOOOAL FOR UNIÓN. Ludueña scored with a header after joining the attack, following a cross from the right by Palacios.

20′ ST: Cerrudo had the equalizer with a header. Wide

13′ ST: Changes for Unión

Santino Vera and Valentín Cerrudo came on. Brahian Cuello and Emilio Giaccone left the field.

2′ ST: Yellow card for Ludueña.

The second half is underway

Halftime. In an even match, Platense lead thanks to Faggioli’s unfortunate play. Unión deserve the equalizer. Cozzani made 2 clear saves.

37′ PT: Cuello for Unión and Heredia for Platense are booked

34′ PT: Unión had another chance, and once again Cozzani denied them, this time against Vargas

30′ PT: Misael Aguirre tried to go solo but hit it too softly, and Cozzani saved comfortably

24′ PT: Goal for Platense. Faggioli own goal

9′ PT: Cozzani kept out the own goal on the line, It would have been Unión’s 1-0!

The match begins

The start of the Clausura Tournament presents a completely unexpected scenario for Leonardo Madelón. This Friday, starting at 9:15 p.m., Unión will visit Platense at the Ciudad de Vicente López Stadium. However, the Tatengue arrive weakened due to the current FIFA transfer bans over debts to Juventud Las Piedras (for the transfer of Maizon Rodríguez) and Sol de América (for the transfer of Fernando Díaz). This situation prevents the club’s directors from registering their recent signings.

As a result of this administrative conflict, the new additions Juan de Dios Pintado, Ignacio Malcorra, Mauro Luna Diale and Eric Ramírez traveled with the squad to Buenos Aires but will not be able to play. They are joined by Maizon Rodríguez, affected both by the ban and an ankle injury, while Joaquín Mosqueira was not called up at all. Along with these absences, there is also the earlier departure of Mateo Del Blanco (who agreed to join Racing Strasbourg). This forced the coach to turn to the youth ranks, opening an opportunity for several academy players.

The starting lineup will feature complete newcomers: San Justo native Tomás Fagioli will make his First Division debut in place of Rodríguez. In addition, Lucas Ayala will play at left back and Emilio Giaccone has earned a spot in midfield alongside Lucas Menossi. On the left wing will be Brahian Cuello, while the attack will be made up of Misael Aguirre and Cristian Tarragona, with Marcelo Estigarribia out because of an ankle injury. For their part, Platense will look to take advantage of this context in a semester full of expectations, in which they will also play in the Round of 16 of the Libertadores Cup. The match will be refereed by Sebastián Martínez, with Salomé Di Iorio assisting on VAR.

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