Argentinos Juniors beat Belgrano 3-0

El Bicho had no mercy on Belgrano and beat him at home 3-0 in the match played on date 4 of the Argentina – Liga Profesional 2023 tournament. The home goals were scored by Francisco González Metilli (3′ 1T), Santiago Montiel (6′ 2T) and Gabriel Ávalos (26′ 2T).

The highlight of the game was Santiago Montiel’s goal in the 6th minute of the second half. After a cross from Javier Cabrera to the defender, he managed to finish from the big box, managing to score in the opposing goal.

Argentinos Juniors striker José María Herrera missed the chance to increase the lead after missing a penalty in the 85th minute of the second half.

The figure of the meeting was Javier Cabrera. The Argentinos Juniors midfielder stood out against Belgrano by making 25 correct passes and stealing 2 balls.

Francisco González Metilli also played a key role in the Semillero del Mundo. The Argentinos Juniors midfielder stood out against Belgrano scoring 1 goal, completing 30 correct passes, stealing 3 balls and 3 goals on goal.

With many fouls, it was an intense game with many interruptions on the pitch. There were 3 reprimands: Gabriel Compagnucci, Fabricio Domínguez and Nicolás Meriano. Federico Redondo was sent off for a direct red card (40′, 1T) and Alejandro Rébola for a direct red card (9′, 2T).

Argentinos manager Gabriel Milito set up a 3-5-2 formation on the pitch with Federico Lanzillotta in goal; Kevin Mac Allister, Miguel Ángel Torrén and Lucas Villalba on the defensive line; Javier Cabrera, Fabricio Domínguez, Federico Redondo, Rodrigo Cabral and Francisco González Metilli in the middle; and Gabriel Ávalos and Gastón Verón in attack.

For their part, those led by Guillermo Farré failed with a 5-4-1 strategy with Nahuel Losada under the three sticks; Gabriel Compagnucci, Alejandro Rébola, Erik Godoy, Nicolás Meriano and Lucas Diarte in defence; Ulises Sánchez, Bruno Zapelli, Santiago Longo and Ariel Rojas in midfield; and Pablo Vegetti in front.

The match at the Semillero del Mundo was led by referee Ariel Penel.

For the next date, the Bug will visit Central Córdoba (SE). On the other hand, Belgrano will receive Tigre.

The local is in sixth place with 6 points, while the visitor reaches 7 points and is in fifth place in the tournament.