During the worst period in Independiente's history, the 'Red' not only doubled the head-to-head record, but the 'Academy' never managed to sink them, just as Independiente did to Racing in its worst moments with Julio Humberto Grondona as president.
This afternoon, Racing had the opportunity to take revenge and pressure the opposing coach to leave, but it failed and ended up with more doubts on its side. The opening goal could have come earlier when Adrián Martínez missed a penalty: he tried to chip it over the goal defended by Rodrigo Rey but failed.
The second half began with much back-and-forth, with Racing creating the clearest chances, but the 'Red' held on with courage and gallantry. In the 35th minute of the second half, during one of these constant swings, Santiago Montiel overflowed on the right and put in a cross for Paraguayan Gabriel Ávalos to push it under the crossbar and make the final 1-0.
What happened this afternoon in Avellaneda is difficult to explain with cold terms; it could be summarized in what is known in jargon as 'footballing dominance'.
