Mateo Retegui sealed Tigre’s win over Belgrano with a brace

El Matador beat Belgrano 2-0, on the 5th day of Argentina – Professional League 2023. The away goals were scored by Mateo Retegui (24′ 2T and 41′ 2T).

Mateo Retegui fired a brilliant shot after 62 minutes and the ball hit the post. It couldn’t be.

Mateo Retegui was the party figure. The Tiger striker scored 2 goals, finished the opposite goal 7 times and made 9 correct passes.

Another relevant player in the game was Sebastián Prieto. The Tiger defender was important by winning 3 balls and throwing 2 balls out of the danger zone.

The match stood out for its intensity and the faults committed during the match. There were a large number of reprimands: Nicolás Meriano, Martín Ortega, Cristian Zabala, Pablo Vegetti, Mateo Retegui, Aarón Molinas and Iván Ramírez. Nahuel Losada was sent off for a direct red card in the 42nd minute of the first half.

Belgrano technical director Guillermo Farré proposed a 5-4-1 strategy with Nahuel Losada in goal; Gabriel Compagnucci, Diego Novaretti, Erik Godoy, Nicolás Meriano and Lucas Diarte on the defensive line; Ulises Sánchez, Santiago Longo, Ariel Rojas and Bruno Zapelli in the middle; and Pablo Vegetti in attack.

For their part, those led by Diego Martinez held on with a 4-4-2 pattern with Gonzalo Marinelli under the three sticks; Martin Ortega, Emmanuel Aguilera, Abel Luciatti and Sebastian Prieto in defense; Alexis Castro, Cristian Zabala, Lucas Menossi and Facundo Colidio in midfield; and Blas Armoa and Mateo Retegui up front.

The judge selected for the match at the Corazón de María stadium was Fernando Espinoza.

Belgrano will host Arsenal the following day. Likewise, the Matador will play at home against Argentinos Juniors.

After the match, the local team finds itself with 7 points and in eleventh place in the standings. While the visit has 8 units and ranks seventh in the tournament.

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