Maximiliano Meza’s penalty earns Independiente a point at Racing Club

Racing Club drew 1-1 with Independiente at Estadio Juan Domingo Perón in Liga Profesional Argentina’s Clausura - 13. Racing led at half-time, but Independiente recovered through Maximiliano Meza’s penalty in the second half.

Zaracho opener, Meza response

Matías Zaracho put Racing Club ahead in the 29th minute with a normal goal, making the score 1-0. Independiente levelled in the 65th minute when Maximiliano Meza converted a penalty for the 1-1 scoreline, the final goal of the match.

Racing made three substitutions between the 72nd and 76th minutes, including replacing Zaracho, while Independiente brought on Matías Abaldo at half-time and Iván Morales in the 78th minute. The match became increasingly disciplinary: Racing collected five yellow cards, including one for Zaracho, while Independiente received two. Neither side was shown a red card.

Racing had possession, Independiente had more shots

Racing held 53% possession and recorded the higher expected-goals figure at 1.27 to Independiente’s 1.09. Independiente nevertheless finished with 10 total shots to Racing’s 9, although both teams registered 3 shots on goal. Racing also led 8-4 in corners.

Table positions remain separate

In the provisional Clausura group tables, Racing Club are ranked #13 in Group B with 12 points from 13 games, while Independiente are ranked #7 in Group A with 19 points from 13 games. Racing’s most recent listed pre-match result was a loss; Independiente’s was a draw.

Zaracho was the standout performer, earning a 7.3 rating after 72 minutes, scoring once and producing 2 tackles.