Colón end away campaign with another defeat, same old story | OneFootball

Colón faced one of its last challenges in the Primera Nacional this Saturday, visiting Estudiantes (BA) at the Ciudad de Caseros stadium for matchday 33 of Group B. They hoped to break their nine-game winless streak, but it was a disaster as always and they lost 1-0, with Mateo Acosta scoring from the penalty spot.

The Sabalero came out fired up, pressing high up the pitch. The opening minutes were full of intensity, forcing Pincha to play long balls. It was a way to try to set the tone from the start. This time, with a somewhat lighter lineup and supposedly better ball control, since there was no number 9 or a traditional defensive midfielder. Nacho Lago almost scored, but his finish wasn’t the best in a run that had Colón fans hopeful.

However, Soto made several consecutive mistakes and Pincha forced Tomás Paredes to make more than one save in goal. From being on top to being under siege. Something that’s not surprising, especially in the back line, where the center back—brought in by Andrés Yllana as a solution—was already giving reasons to be substituted. Ezequiel Medrán quickly got up from the bench to give instructions. As if these scares created an aura of fear. Something this group clearly feels, having gotten used to not knowing how to win.

All these things happening were a warning of what would come at the 24th minute, when Castet made an unbelievable mistake and ended up committing a penalty, which Mateo Acosta then converted into a goal. A disaster from Sabalero, who only inspired hope for 10 minutes, because after that it was the same as always—no reaction, no ability, no grit. All the things missing from a serious team that, for a reason, barely avoided relegation. All thanks to Talleres (RE) and CADU.

To understand things a bit more, Estudiantes (BA)'s goalkeeper was practically a spectator, as nothing else came his way. Colón lost every battle: second balls, 50-50s. A constant that shows just how weak this squad is. There was no time for more and the first half ended with Estudiantes leading 1-0 over this lackluster Colón.

The second half of Estudiantes (BA) and Colón

It was obvious that the same players wouldn’t come out for the second half, and Medrán brought on Zahir Yunis and Brian Negro for the booked Gaitán and the disastrous Soto, who had done everything to be replaced. In practical terms, it was a like-for-like swap, so the 4-4-2 formation remained. In some cases, with movements that didn’t really change much, when something different was needed.

In the opening minutes, it was Pincha who had the ball and managed the game wisely, against a Colón side that showed no fight and at times, no desire. Very predictable moves, almost out of obligation. Very obvious mistakes and aimless clearances. This is Colón all year long. Federico Jourdan came on and Colli moved to the left, although the game was crying out for someone in the box, since Sabalero had no presence. Lago was playing almost alone up front and didn’t get a single chance. He was swallowed up by the opposing defense.

Colón dared to keep the ball a bit more because Estudiantes was so comfortable, controlling the game even without the ball. But there was nothing to highlight. It was a repetition of a lack of ideas. Youngster Ojeda came on for the irrelevant Bernardi. A change that Medrán delayed, as he still hadn’t found the right answers. An expressionless team with nothing to praise. Except for a weak shot from Jourdan, there was nothing else. A very marked identity for this team, which has gotten used to losing and had no way to win. Even though at the end Sabalero had a chance to equalize through Ojeda, the reality is they were just half-chances and the outcome didn’t change. They lost 1-0, keep hitting rock bottom, and are now one defeat away from matching the worst season in their history. This was Colón in 2025.

Lineups for Estudiantes (BA) and Colón

Estudiantes (BA): Matías Budiño; Delfor Minervino, Jorge Benítez, Nicolás Ortiz, Lautaro Lusnig; Franco Cáceres, Alejandro Benítez, Santiago Briñone, Gonzalo Berterame; Jorge Correa; and Mateo Acosta. Coach: Juan Manuel Sara.

Colón: Tomás Paredes; Zahir Ibarra, Gonzalo Soto, Guillermo Ortiz, and Facundo Castet; Kevin Colli, Nicolás Talpone, Lautaro Gaitán, and Facundo Taborda; Christian Bernardi; and Ignacio Lago. Coach: Ezequiel Medrán.

Goal: First half, 26′ Mateo Acosta, penalty (E).

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