Sport Boys played its first preparation match in the 2020 preseason. The pink team, which has been in Argentina for a week, faced the reserve team of Newell's Old Boys from Rosario, losing with a total score of 3-2.
Marcelo Vivas deployed different teams in each period of the game, starting with Jonathan Medina, Paolo de la Haza, Adán Balbín, Benjamín Ampuero, Pedro García, Claudio Torrejón, Josuee Herrera, Luis Ramírez, Fernando Caro, Jesús Chávez, and Argentine Ignacio Huguenet.
During this period, the goals of the match came with the young player Caro and the reinforcement Huguenet scoring for the chalacos. In addition, 'Chucho' Chavez missed a penalty shot.
Vivas modified his lineup for the second half and sent Giacomo Gambetta, Eduardo Uribe, Adrián Zela, Joao Ortiz, Jean Tradodara, Fredy Oncoy, Claudio Villagra, Piero Ratto, Leonardo Ruiz, and Sebastián Penco. Additionally, a Newell's player was loaned to this squad. Manuel Tejada, who was the last to join the preseason, did not participate in the practices.
Sport Boys will continue with their friendly matches in Rosario. On Monday, January 13, they will face Rosario Central and on Wednesday, January 15, they will play against Central Córdoba.