A Gaston Martirena A couple of Brazilian teams looked for him at the beginning of the year. Flemish He was the one who accelerated the most and the one who was closest to taking him. And the Uruguayan defender was upset because he intended to leave to have greater continuity. He alternated at the Academy with Fernando Gago on the substitute bench. The arrival of Gustavo Costas He revitalized it and this Thursday, in a soil where the sides sprout like trees, he showed why He is one of the best in his position in South America: he gave a great goal that will never be forgotten.
It’s going to cost Martirena too much to score a nicer goal than the one he scored at NEO Química Arena. The man born in Montevideo 24 years ago grabbed her in the middle of the field and threw a shot at Rodrigo Garro. Then, entering diagonally through the center, he left Breno Bidon in the way, touched Agustín Almendra, who was near the crescent of the area, and went to look for the wall. What followed was a low cross shot that landed well close to Hugo Nogueira’s right post, which flew to only add beauty to the definition.
“I’m not satisfied with the goals, beyond the fact that they add up: I also look for other things to contribute to the team,” said Martirena after the tie. And he added: “We are more united than ever. We always give our best and it was demonstrated. “We took a great point.”
Martirena earned the position based on great performances. At the beginning of the year, and perhaps due to the annoyance of the non-sale to Brazil, he alternated with Facundo Mura. But game by game he got involved until he became untouchable. The defender participated in 4 goals for the Academy in the last 5 games: goal against Athletico Paranaense for the Copa Sudamericana, celebration and assist against Defensa y Justicia, and the scream on the rainy night of San Pablo.
With this Thursday, Martirena reached 42 games in Racing and scored his goal number 6. Yes, the Uruguayan is the closest thing to an offensive winger with a lot of goals. Something that used to be found in Brazil…