A historic day for Riestra, for playing his first match in the top category at his Guillermo Laza stadium, could not be crowned in the best way
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Malevo was beaten 1-0 by a Barracas Central team that largely dominated and then retreated and resisted knowing victory in 2024.
Riestra and Barracas delivered little and nothing in a duel that was far from having First Division level.
From the state of the field, with a part of the small area defended in the first half by Ignacio Arce patched with synthetic panels, to the little flight in the game actions.
It is true that Barracas Central was the one that treated the ball a little better and, due to its style, had territorial control, although it was difficult for it to break the defensive lock of the local team, which always maintained its position of appealing to the ball and the second play.
A point-blank header from Nicolás Capraro that Arce blocked was the only risky one in the first 45 minutes.
The prize he sought came three minutes after halftime.
A play commanded on the right by Maxi Zalazar, the last center, Alan Cantero who finished cross, Nicolás Caro Torres who took it on the line and
the short rebound was capitalized by Lucas Brochero
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UP THE HANDSOME ⚽
Lucas Brochero captured the rebound in the area and made it 1-0 for Barracas Central over Riestra #LPFxTNTSports pic.twitter.com/FsgCvZAHOH
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El Guapo did not maintain the intensity and his rival came upon him.
The changes revitalized the homeowner.
A volley from Milton Céliz without good direction was the first warning.
Riestra pushed with more determination than football, but he did not know how to step into Sebastián Moyano's area.
Barracas defended vigorously and, despite the final suffering, celebrated its first three points.