San Lorenzo and Racing were locked at 1-1 at the Pedro Bidegain Stadium on matchday four of the League Cup’s Zone B in 2023. The game unfolded with San Lorenzo showing resilience after going a man down, yet Racing pressed and created chances throughout the encounter.
The early action favored the home side, as San Lorenzo took the lead in the 11th minute when Federico Girotti converted a penalty awarded after Gonzalo Piovi handled inside the box. Fernando Rappallini pointed to the spot, and Giay’s firm shot found the net after the referee initially hesitated before consulting VAR for confirmation.
As the minutes passed, Racing grew into the match, creating periods of pressure and building momentum toward the end of the first half. The turning point arrived at 45(+3) as Rafael Perez received a red card following a kick on Agustín Ojeda, with VAR again determining the sequence. Then at 45(+9), Leonardo Sigali struck a thunderous long-range shot to draw the game level. The captain embraced Fernando Gago in a moment of solidarity, signaling unity within the team and a shared resolve to push for a favorable result.
In the second half, Racing dominated the offensive phase in search of a winner, while San Lorenzo stood firm. The clearest opportunity fell to Maxi Romero, who found himself with the goal at his mercy but mis-hit his effort, leaving the ball to roll harmlessly wide of the target.
With the final whistle, the result kept Racing level atop the standings alongside Newell’s Old Boys, while San Lorenzo remained within striking distance of the leading pack, having collected six points from this fixture and others in the same group.
The schedule for the 2023 League Cup includes this match-up, and GOAL will continue to cover the competition with updates, standings, and results as the season progresses.
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SAN LORENZO
Augusto Batalla; Rafael Pérez, Gonzalo Luján, Gastón Hernández; Agustín Giay, Jalil Elías, Gonzalo Maroni, Malcom Braida; Nahuel Barrios, Federico Girotti, Iván Leguizamón. Manager: Rubén Darío Insua.
RACING
Gabriel Arias, Nazareno Colombo, Leonardo Sigali, Gonzalo Piovi, Gabriel Rojas; Nicolás Oroz, Juan Nardoni, Juanfer Quintero, Agustín Ojeda; Roger Martínez, Maxi Romero. Manager: Fernando Gago.
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