Buenos Aires, March 30 (NA) – Defensores de Belgrano drew 1-1 with Atlético de Rafaela at home in Matchday 7 of the Primera Nacional, missing the chance to become the new leader of Zone A. Deportivo Morón remains at the top with 11 points. At the Juan Pasquale stadium, Fabián Nardozza's team faced Iván Juárez's side with the goal of winning and taking the lead in Zone A. The match was a tight contest between two contenders. The first incident occurred in the 23rd minute with a fight between players in Atlético de Rafaela's area. 'Crema' defender Fernando Ponce kicked 'Dragon' captain Ezequiel Aguirre, who fell to the ground. Referee Franco Acitares gave Ponce a second yellow card and directly sent off Aguirre. Two minutes later, Defensores de Belgrano scored with a goal by Agustín Benítez. In the second half, Atlético de Rafaela equalized in the 8th minute with a goal by Mauro Quiroga. With this result, Defensores de Belgrano is fourth in Zone A with 10 points, while Atlético de Rafaela is fourth in Zone B with 11 points.
Defensores de Belgrano's Draw Misses Chance to Top Zone A
In a Primera Nacional matchday 7 encounter, Defensores de Belgrano drew 1-1 with Atlético de Rafaela. The home side missed the opportunity to lead Zone A, as Deportivo Morón remains top with 11 points.