The Academy closed Garnet’s run in a gripping match, clinching victory with a spectacular goal from Piovi.
He demonstrated his capacity to contribute across the pitch, proving he can anchor an all-terrain team. When he was available, he looked far above Lanús, who arrived riding a perfect form and the ambition of staying sole leader. In the second half, however, Lanús tightened up, and Garnet secured a win that moved them up the table and left them with renewed belief in their competitiveness.
From the opening whistle, the Academy controlled possession and dictated play through the wings: Rojas on the right and Carbonero exploiting pace on the left, generating an early opportunity after a clever one-two, though the finish was ruled offside. Moments later, Rojas delivered a powerful shot that deflected off Acosta, breaking the deadlock with the opening goal.
Gago’s side looked sharper and more cohesive, but they slowed at the end of the first half, allowing Loaiza to pounce on a loose ball, level the score, and set the stage for an even second period.
The second half opened more evenly, but Piovi produced a moment of brilliance from a set piece, curling a free kick past the wall to restore the lead. With the advantage restored, the Academy pressed forward as a combative unit, while Lanús pursued a late equalizer with clear intent. Loco Díaz forced several moments of anxiety in the Garnet defense, yet a draw never materialized, ensuring Garnet remained unbeaten and sharing the summit with three other teams, while Racing sits on eight points and eyes a surge up the standings.
The Binance Professional League Tournament 2023 schedule, fixtures, dates, and results were in focus as GOAL recapped another pivotal night in Argentine football.
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RACING – LANÚS, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The minute-by-minute timeline of the clash between the Academy and the Grenade.
- RACING TARGET! A superb free-kick finish from Piovi makes it 2-1.
- LANÚS TARGET! Loaiza pounces on a loose ball and finishes past Arias to level at 1-1.
- RACING TARGET! Matías Rojas fires from distance and the ball takes a deflection into the net for a 1-0 lead.
- A fine goal from Carbonero with a smart wall setup is ruled offside.
- And with this lineup Garnet seeks a fifth consecutive win.
- Numerous excellent interceptions and contributions from the Academy, aiming for another triumph.
- Good afternoon and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. Racing faces Lanús on date 5 of the Binance 2023 tournament at the Presidente Perón Stadium.
THE TARGET EXAMPLE
HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON TV AND STREAMING
The match between the Academy and Garnet will be broadcast in Argentina by TNT Sports, available only to subscribers with the football package through their cable providers.
TNT SPORTS
FORMATIONS
TO RACE
Gabriel Arias; Facundo Mura, Leonardo Sigali, Gonzalo Piovi, Gabriel Rojas; Juan Nardoni, Anibal Moreno, Jonathan Gomez; Matías Rojas, Maxi Romero and Johan Carbonero. DT: Fernando Gago.
LANUS
Lucas Acosta; Braian Aguirre, Cristian Lema, José María Canale, Juan Manuel Sánchez Miño; Luciano Boggio, Tomas Belmonte, Raúl Loaiza; Matías Esquivel, Pedro De La Vega and Franco Troyansky. DT: Frank Dario Kudelka.
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