Mauricio Martínez: Not cruising, but these three points lift us | OneFootball

Mauricio Martínez highlighted Unión's victory, emphasizing its significance for his personal moment and for the team, the leader of Zone A.

Mauricio Martínez was one of the standout players for Unión in La Plata, where the red and white team defeated Gimnasia 3-1. As the scorer of the third goal, the midfielder emphasized the importance of the victory and the collective effort: “We don't have anything to spare, but these three points strengthen us. We have to keep working for the good of the team and maintain this path.”

Martínez and the great play for his goal

Regarding his goal, Martínez explained the play: “It was very quick. We stole the ball in the middle, I passed it to Chelo (Estigarribia) and then Juli (Palacios) touched it, I just had to push it in. The play flowed naturally and we were able to score.”

The midfielder also appreciated his personal moment: “I believe so, I'm in a good moment since I arrived at Unión. The preseason was key and with the coach's confidence, everything flows better. Now I’m focusing on the eight matches left and on the team continuing to add points to stay away from the lower zone.”

Martínez, and Unión's records as visitors

Martínez highlighted the change in the team's attitude as visitors: “You can see more bravery, it's reflected on the field. We've been adding points as visitors and that's very important. Also, I complemented very well with Mauro Pittón; we know each other from the youth teams and that gives us confidence in the area.”

With this victory, Unión continues climbing in Zone A of the Torneo Clausura and reinforces its confidence to face the final stretch of the season. Mauricio Martínez and his teammates know that maintaining humility and intensity will be key to sustaining the good moment.

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