Unión out of the Copa Argentina, lost 2-0 to Independiente in Rosario | OneFootball

Unión once again came away empty-handed. They lost 2-0 to Independiente in Rosario and were knocked out of the Copa Argentina, deepening a semester to forget.

El Rojo struck in the first half with two free-kick goals, scored by Montiel and Gutiérrez, and also took advantage of the early sending-off of Maizon Rodríguez in the 21st minute.

Unión added another frustration after also being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Torneo Apertura. A semester that had promised hope, but ended up leaving little to nothing for Leonardo Madelón’s team. El Tate now goes on break and will then begin preseason training with its sights set on the 2026 Clausura, which will begin at the end of July.

The main issue in Tatengue’s immediate future is whether their coach will stay on or not.

The start was very good, with play going back and forth. Unión had its chance, and a double save by Rey prevented Tate’s opener at 1:30, first from Vargas and then from Menossi on the rebound. On the counter, a foul by Maizon gave El Rojo a free kick, and at 5 minutes Montiel curled it into the top corner. Independiente led 1-0 in a very lively opening to the match.

Unión had another chance at 20 minutes, but this time Colazo missed the finish, and once again they paid dearly. At 21 minutes, Maizon Rodríguez was sent off for a second yellow card. Free kick, and a goal by Gutiérrez, who buried it in the top corner. Two chances, two goals from free kicks.

In the second half, 6 minutes in, Ignacio Malcorra came close to putting the game away, but Vargas saved it. Unión’s best chance came at 23 minutes. Tarragona was alone with Rey, tried to chip him, and sent it wide. It just was not Tate’s night in Rosario. Independiente responded, and Montiel hit the far post, with the ball striking the upright. At 30 minutes, Independiente nearly got a third, again from a free kick. Malcorra took it, and this time Mansilla and the post denied El Rojo.

It was defeat and elimination for a Unión side that had once again raised hopes but was not up to the task. Independiente won, and deservedly so.

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