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Racing Club advances to Copa Argentina quarterfinals
Racing Club advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa Argentina after defeating Belgrano 1-0 at the Estadio Único del Parque La Pedrera in San Luis. The decisive goal was scored early in the match by Tomás Conechny, following an assist from Adrián Martínez.
The match was marked by high tension and controversy in its closing minutes. Belgrano appeared to have scored a late equalizer through Nicolás Fernández, but the goal was disallowed by referee Sebastián Zunino following a VAR review for a marginal offside. The decision led to significant protests from Belgrano, resulting in the expulsion of goalkeeper Thiago Cardozo.
For Racing, the victory provides a crucial boost following a difficult period that included three consecutive losses in the Torneo Clausura. Manager Juan Pablo Vojvoda emphasized the need for club unity and expressed confidence that results would follow. Racing will now await the winner of the match between Boca Juniors and Vélez Sarsfield in the next round.
Entities
Belgrano · Belgrano de Córdoba · Copa Argentina · Estadio Único del Parque La Pedrera · Juan Pablo Vojvoda · Racing Club · Ricardo Zielinski · Tomás Conechny
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Belgrano is the reigning Apertura champion. www.cronica.com.ar · www.eldia.com · www.somosjujuy.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sebastián Zunino will referee the match. www.cronica.com.ar · www.eldia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Racing Club lost its last three matches in the 2026 Clausura tournament. www.cronica.com.ar · www.eldia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Copa Argentina champion qualifies directly for the 2027 Copa Libertadores. www.eldia.com · www.somosjujuy.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Racing Club and Belgrano are playing in the Copa Argentina 2026 round of 16. www.cronica.com.ar · www.eldia.com · www.somosjujuy.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The winner advances to the quarterfinals to meet the winner of the Vélez and Boca Juniors match. www.somosjujuy.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match is held at the Estadio Único del Parque La Pedrera in Villa Mercedes, San Luis. www.cronica.com.ar · www.eldia.com · www.somosjujuy.com.ar