Talleres beat Platense with two goals from Michael Santos

On Matchday 5 of Argentina – Professional League 2023, striker Michael Santos of El Matador scored two goals for his team in the 4-2 victory over El Calamar. The goals of the match for the local were scored by Nicolás Castro (4′ 2T) and Nicolás Servetto (34′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by Francisco Pizzini (10′ 1T), Michael Santos (13′ 1T and 18′ 2T) and Juan Carlos Portillo (42′ 1T).

In the 42nd minute of the first stage, Juan Carlos Portillo cheered up the Matador and received all the applause. After receiving an assist from Michael Santos, the defender placed it at the right post and below. Impossible for the goalkeeper!

The figure of the match was Michael Santos. The Talleres striker showed his best level by scoring 2 goals, shooting 2 times in the opposite goal and making 17 correct passes.

Francisco Pizzini also had a good game. The Talleres midfielder scored 1 goal and made 27 correct passes.

A high foul rate constantly slowed play on the pitch. There were 3 reprimands: Juan José Infante, Vicente Taborda and Alan Franco.

Platense strategist Martín Palermo stopped the starting XI with a 4-5-1 formation with Ignacio Arce in goal; Gonzalo Asís, Miguel Jacquet, Gastón Suso and Juan José Infante on the defensive line; Franco Baldassarra, Jerónimo Cacciabue, Iván Rossi, Nicolás Castro and Vicente Taborda in the middle; and Nicolás Serveto in the attack.

For their part, Javier Gandolfi’s chosen ones entered the field with a 4-5-1 scheme with Guido Herrera under the three sticks; Gastón Benavídez, Matías Catalán, Juan Gabriel Rodríguez and Juan Carlos Portillo in defense; Alan Franco, Rodrigo Villagra, Ramón Sosa, Rodrigo Garro and Francisco Pizzini in midfield; and Michael Santos up front.

Hernán Mastrángelo was appointed as the main referee for the match at the Ciudad de Vicente López stadium.

The following day, El Calamar will play at home against Central Córdoba (SE) and El Matador will play at home against Vélez.

With this result, the animator accumulates 5 points throughout the contest and occupies the nineteenth place. For its part, the visit adds 12 units and is in second position.

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