Atletico Tucuman
Atletico Tucuman 2-3 Barracas Central: A Gut-Wrenching Collapse
Nicolas Orsini wrote the cruelest of final chapters with a 93rd-minute winner, completing Barracas Central’s staggering 3-2 comeback over Atletico Tucuman in Liga Profesional Argentina’s Clausura – Round 11. The Estadio Monumental José Fierro erupted in stunned silence as Orsini’s late dagger shattered what had seemed an improbable recovery from the hosts.
Atletico Tucuman’s Dream Start Unravels
The deadlock shattered in the 34th minute when Nicolás Laméndola capitalized on Leonel Di Plácido’s cutback, slotting home to ignite Tucuman’s stands. But Laméndola’s ecstasy turned to recklessness just 60 seconds later – a needless yellow inviting pressure. Barracas survived the storm, their halftime triple substitution proving inspired.
Enzo Taborda’s introduction changed everything. In the 58th minute, the substitute met Tomás Lavezzi’s whipped cross with a thumping header past Lucas Ingolotti. Now Barracas smelled blood, their 59% possession paying dividends when Orsini ghosted onto Nicolás Demartini’s pass (75′), completing the turnaround.
Barracas Central’s Relentless Belief
Maximiliano Villa’s 90th-minute equalizer – a rasping drive from Gianluca Ferrari’s knockdown – appeared to salvage a point. But Barracas, who outshot Tucuman 9-10 despite fewer attempts on target (5-8), had one final twist. In stoppage time, Lavezzi again unlocked the defense, squaring for Orsini to break Tucuman hearts.
Tucuman’s 41% possession told the tale of a side outmaneuvered, their 12 fouls betraying growing desperation. Barracas’ three second-half yellow cards were battle scars from their relentless pressing – especially Marcelo Miño’s 87th-minute booking that set the stage for late drama.
The result leaves Atletico Tucuman nursing psychological wounds from a match they led twice, while Barracas Central’s Houdini act propels them up the table. Orsini’s brace – his second coming amid bedlam – ensures this Clausura round will be remembered for its brutal, beautiful chaos.
Key Moments
34′ ⚽ Atletico Tucuman — Nicolás Laméndola (assist: Leonel Di Plácido)
58′ ⚽ Barracas Central — Enzo Taborda (assist: Tomás Lavezzi)
75′ ⚽ Barracas Central — Nicolas Orsini (assist: Nicolás Demartini)
90′ ⚽ Atletico Tucuman — Maximiliano Villa (assist: Gianluca Ferrari)
