Match report
Racing Club Defeats Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Racing Club
2–0
FT
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Mar 16, 2026
Racing Club held off a resilient Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto to secure a 2-0 victory in their Liga Profesional Argentina clash. Goals from A. Martínez in the 55th and 90th minutes sealed the deal for Racing Club, who capitalized on their opportunities while defending robustly against a struggling Estudiantes.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Racing Club 2–0 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
- • Goals: A. Martínez (55', 90')
- • Yellow Cards: A. Cabrera (27'), Nazareno Colombo (41'), M. Valenti (48'), T. Ostchega (53')
- • Substitutions: Racing Club - Matias Zaracho for A. Fernandez (31'), M. Miljevic for B. Rodríguez (46'), Marcos Rojo for Nazareno Colombo (67'), Tomás Conechny for D. Vergara (67'), B. Zuculini (74')
- • Substitutions: Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto - N. Talpone for A. Cabrera (56'), T. Leiva for S. Rosané (56'), J. Ferreira for R. Ábila (66'), G. Alanís for M. Garnerone (77'), M. Bajamich for T. Gonzalez (77')
Lineups
Racing Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 F. Cambeses (G)
- 4 E. Cannavo (D)
- 18 F. Pardo (D)
- 23 N. Colombo (D)
- 27 G. Rojas (D)
- 11 M. Zaracho (M)
- 13 S. Sosa (M)
- 28 S. Solari (M)
- 10 M. Miljevic (M)
- 7 D. Vergara (M)
- 9 Adrian Martinez (F)
Substitutes
- 30 M. Tagliamonte
- 6 M. Rojo
- 36 B. Zuculini
- 19 I. Rodriguez
- 14 D. Pizarro
- 8 A. Forneris
- 17 T. Conechny
- 15 G. N. Martirena Torres
- 24 A. Fernandez
- 34 T. Rubio
- 20 B. Rodriguez
- 45 E. Perez
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 43 A. Lastra (G)
- 45 R. Lozano (D)
- 2 G. Maffini (D)
- 31 M. Valenti (D)
- 16 T. Ostchega (D)
- 5 A. Cabrera (M)
- 13 F. Romero (M)
- 10 T. Gonzalez (M)
- 8 S. Rosane (M)
- 11 M. Garnerone (M)
- 50 R. Abila (F)
Substitutes
- 23 R. Bacchia
- 17 G. Alanis
- 22 M. Valiente
- 18 A. Morales
- 26 E. Forclaz
- 30 S. Ojeda
- 9 J. Ferreira
- 19 N. Talpone
- 32 M. Bajamich
- 3 F. Bersano
- 6 J. Antonini
- 79 T. Leiva
Timeline
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27' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Card · Yellow CardA. Cabrera
Foul
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31' Racing Club subst · Substitution 1Off: Matias Zaracho · On: A. Fernandez
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41' Racing Club Card · Yellow CardNazareno Colombo
Foul
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46' Racing Club subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Miljevic · On: B. Rodríguez
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48' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Card · Yellow CardM. Valenti
Foul
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53' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Card · Yellow CardT. Ostchega
Time wasting
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55' Racing Club Goal · Normal GoalA. Martínez · Assist: S. Solari
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56' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Cabrera · On: N. Talpone
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56' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Rosané · On: T. Leiva
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66' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Ábila · On: J. Ferreira
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67' Racing Club subst · Substitution 3Off: Nazareno Colombo · On: Marcos Rojo
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67' Racing Club subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Vergara · On: Tomás Conechny
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74' Racing Club subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: B. Zuculini
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77' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Garnerone · On: G. Alanís
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77' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Gonzalez · On: M. Bajamich
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90' Racing Club Goal · Normal GoalA. Martínez · Assist: A. Fernandez
Match Stats
| Stat | Racing Club | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 78% |
| Offsides | 4 | 7 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 445 | 358 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 3 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 360 | 281 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 0 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Martínez's goal in the 55th minute gave Racing Club the lead, turning the tide of the match in their favor.
- ▸ Racing Club's second goal by A. Martínez in the 90th minute secured the victory, putting any doubt to rest against a valiant but ultimately outplayed Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto.