Racing stayed with him Champions Trophy in a final against Boca that ended in scandal. The spectacle of red flags and fights did not, however, overshadow the good performance of some of Fernando Gago’s students, who played an intelligent game and sought the victory with a decision in extra time encouraged by the numerical advantage.
Annibale Morenothanks to his deployment in midfield, he was the best of the Academy. But Matias Rojasscorer of the first goal, of the draw e Carlos Alcarazwho led the final 2-1, he also shone at the Único La Pedrera stadium in San Luis.
Gabriel Arias (5):
In the first half he showed some doubts in the starts that put Racing at risk. He controlled a header from Zambrano from a corner kick. In the second half he had no problems. They just attacked him.
Facundo Mura (4):
Bad weather in the first stage with Fabra and Villa decisive for their sector. From the front he found himself without Rojas, who came down only to cooperate in the end. In the second half he should have been sent off for repeated fouls.
Leonardo Sigali (6):
Sign back, especially from the top. He left the fund judiciously and played long for Carbonero. He kept the team in the second half.
Gonzalo Piovi (5):
He had a hard time settling in. Pol Fernández disturbed him with the body and was badly stopped in Briasco’s goal game. In the second half he raised the bar. And he marked the center of the Alcaraz gate.
Eugenio Mena (5):
He couldn’t get out of balance in attack because he had defensive functions and Briasco was threatening. In the end he was cautioned. He was only released when Gago put the line of five together.
Matias Rojas (7):
He took charge of the still ball. He planted a bomb that had Rossi’s collaboration. He was afraid of trying to block Fabra, the brand is not his strong point.
Annibale Moreno (8):
He started with difficulty in the middle, but slowly became the tightrope walker Racing needed to keep his zone and get the ball rolling with a clean start. It was the heart of the vehicle.
Jonathan Gomez (6):
Active, but not as accurate as the other times. He played a lot for the wings, he wasn’t vertical. Assisted in recovery. He was replaced.
Gabriel Hauche (6):
Sharp on the right, but more decisive in the second half, when he threw himself in the middle. He generated two very clear scoring situations. One solved by Rossi, another just off target. He was replaced when it looked like he could still give more, but Gago decided to put together a line of five.
Maxi Romero (5):
He touched the central defenders of Boca, held their backs and always gave the feeling of being threatening. He had an important duel with Figal.
Johan Carbonero (5):
Unbalanced with his speed, he asked in the far left. Advíncula has had twists and turns. In the second half he showed off at the beginning, but he didn’t weigh too much. And he was expelled for pushing Villa.
Emiliano Insua (6):
He entered for Rojas and in that line of three center markers he dared to leave the bottom. He didn’t have too many problems with the brand because Boca was already decimated.
Leonel Miranda (-):
He came in to handle the ball at a time when Racing was in need of elaboration. He ended up seriously injured when he went to play a ball with Figal.
Carlos Alcaraz (7):
His presence on the pitch was intended to surprise with his dynamics. Break into the area. He came close to the end of the game in the 90s with a shot that hit the post. He scored the agonizing winning goal and was sent off for celebrating by taking off his shirt and provoking the Boca fans.
Ivan Pillud (6):
He replaced Mura, who was booked. And it was important with his experience of him in the brand and also in the projection. Two fouls by Fabra resulted in his expulsion.
Saint Louis. Special delivery.
Source: Clarin
