Dreamed of. This was the official debut of Lisandro López with Sarmiento‘s shirt. Taking to the pitch among the starters was already a victory for the experienced striker. Convert, the finishing touch. But of course, a player of his quality and career does not play if he does not have in mind the need to stand out. And so it was: with a great goal worthy of its category, he scored the only goal of the night, for a more than important victory for Verde, which in this way starts off with the right foot a tournament in which the objective is to add. Oh, and with the captain’s armband.
What makes Licha’s cry even more phenomenal is the context: almost half of the second half of a weak game, with little football, with the occasional scoring situation, yes, but with little associated game. During those 65 minutes before the goal, the match was on the way to a 0-0 that seemed to have no place for discussion.
That’s when the cracks appear. And the goal was really a painting: Lisandro capitalized on Jonatan Torres’s hairstyle, took advantage of the indifference of the Tucuman central defense, and before the departure of goalkeeper Tomás Marchiori, punctured it from above. Scream, vent… How many emotions must have gone through that head? Only he will know.
The exact moment of Lisandro’s definition.
It was all so magical for the former Racing that the injury he suffered just a few moments after the goal, when trying to start on the way to the area, was left in the background. He did not go unnoticed, he did not escape concern, but he did not overshadow everything good either. Likewise, for the tranquility of the sarmentista fans, Licha himself confirmed after the game that it was just “an age cramp”.
It was also the debut of Israel Damonte sitting on Sarmiento’s bench, and although he may not leave completely satisfied because his team did not achieve everything he wanted, he will not stop smiling for the first three points. Starting off winning always gives you a boost of confidence, and air to work on during the week.
If he polishes certain details, maintains the defensive solidity he showed, and further enhances the already good performances of Bocón Torres (“The best we have,” Lisandro released) and López, there is no doubt that Verde will be able to give what to talk
