For the 13th date of the group stage of the League Cup 2023, Racing defeated Lanus by 2 to 0 as a visitor. The Academy’s goals made them Baltasar Rodríguez and Gonzalo Piovi criminal. As a matter of color, it was the last game of the Pepe Sand at the Néstor Díaz Pérez Stadium.
With this result, Racing reached 2nd position in Group B with 21 units, the result of five wins, six draws and two losses. Godoy Cruz is the leader with the same number of points although one game less. While further behind are Central Córdoba and Belgrano with 19 and 18 respectively.
Two reds in one minute
Beyond the result, the meeting featured a no small event. At the end of the first half Jose Canale saw the red card for an unusual elbow to Roger Martinez when the Colombian was going to pressure him. At first Judge Fernando Rapallini did not see it. But at the request of the VAR he decided to send him off.
To make matters worse, the foul occurred inside the area, so in addition to the red card it was a penalty for Racing. But if this were not enough, when Piovi was about to execute him, Cristian Lema elbowed him again…. To Roger Martínez. Rapallini returned to the VAR and in one minute Lanús was left without its two centre-backs.
The last racing meeting
After today’s victory, Racing only has the last date left. On Saturday the 25th or Sunday the 26th the Avellaneda team will face Belgrano in the Cilindro. The team of Sebastian Grazzini has not yet qualified for the quarterfinals. Although a draw against the Pirate would be enough. If they achieve this, they could face one of the following clubs on a neutral court: River, Huracán, Independiente, Rosario Central and Banfield.
