Buenos Aires, Feb 14 (NA) -- San Lorenzo and Union drew 0-0 in a match full of missed opportunities played tonight at the 15 de Abril stadium, for the fifth date of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. According to the Argentine News Agency, in a goalless match, the most dangerous play favored the home team at 12 minutes of the first stage, with a long-distance shot from midfielder Mateo Del Blanco that hit the right post of goalkeeper Orlando Gill. With the draw, the team coached by Damián Ayude remained in seventh place in Zone A with seven points, while the Santa Fe team are tenth with five units. In the next round, the 'Cyclone' will receive Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on Thursday, February 19 at 5:15 PM, while Leonardo Madelón's team will host Aldosivi on Sunday 22 starting at 9:00 PM. The first arrival was from the locals, at two minutes, with a free kick to the second post from winger Franco Fragapane that was headed by defender Juan Ludueña, whose shot went wide on the second post. At 11 minutes, the lane Mateo Del Blanco played a short free kick, advanced on the right and took a shot from the edge of the area, which deflected and hit the left post of goalkeeper Orlando Gill, who remained motionless. Two minutes later, attacker Cristian Tarragona filtered a great pass to his attacking partner Marcelo Estigarribia, who was one-on-one and defined to Gill's body. At 34 minutes of the first part, forward Alexis Cuello took advantage of a defensive error to be one-on-one on the right side, although his shot was contained by goalkeeper Matías Mansilla, with a good save.
