In the context of a balanced start, of crossed pressure, the local had more the ball, from an orderly and tidy midfield, with Rolón becoming the axis and owner of the relays, and Ramírez as a point of imbalance. At the same time, the left wing, with the Sandez-Pavón tandem, was the busiest sector, with a couple of good overflows resolved by the visiting defense.
Racing replied with a couple of attacks into space, such as Miranda’s irruption (at the same time that Correa left him the gap), which led to a botched shot, from a disturbing position.
Consequently, they built a first half with almost no scoring situations. Racing, above all, from containment; the homeowner, in the construction up to three quarters of the field, complied. But it was only part of the job. An incomplete plan.
The riskiest action was in charge of Carlos Izquierdoz. At 42 minutes, the defender received a precise cross from Molinas and headed to the ground. He ran into an outstanding reaction from the archer Arias, who avoided the conquest.
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