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Strumia Debuts as Godoy Cruz Go 0-0 with Defensores at Half in Return to Gambarte

The tactical decision to bench veteran Roberto Ramírez highlights coach Pablo De Muner’s rotation approach, with four new signings still awaiting administrative clearance.

Overview

  • Midgame reports said the Primera Nacional match at the Feliciano Gambarte was tied 0-0 at the end of the first half and Juan Strumia made his first appearance in goal for Godoy Cruz.
  • Local outlet Diario Uno reported coach Pablo De Muner chose not to start long-time keeper Roberto Ramírez and instead gave Strumia the debut that had not been in some pre-match lineups.
  • Pre-match coverage from Los Andes listed Roberto Ramírez as the probable starter, creating a clear discrepancy between published lineups and the coach’s final selection.
  • Godoy Cruz remains unbeaten at home this season with nine matches played at the Gambarte, a run of five wins and four draws that contrasts with all six of the team’s defeats coming away from Mendoza.
  • The club has added four reinforcements—Diego Viera, Benjamín Schamine, Felipe Cairus and Rodrigo Fernández—but the coaching staff must wait for administrative habilitation before any of them can be used.