The complicated sporting present of Patronato
The events occurred at a particularly delicate moment for the team led by Marcelo Candia. With only 24 points in the same number of matches played, Patronato occupies the 17th position out of 18 in Zone B, in relegation zone along with Güemes from Santiago del Estero, which is currently last with four fewer points.
The loss to Colón also extended the number of consecutive matches without a win to eleven. The last victory for Patronato was on May 17, when they defeated 2-0 against Chacarita at home. Since then, they have accumulated 7 draws (Tristán Suárez, Agropecuario, Atlético de Rafaela, Midland, Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta, Quilmes, and Colegiales) and 4 losses (Güemes, San Martín de Tucumán, Midland, and Colón).
The outlook is also concerning when playing away from Paraná: their last win as a visitor was on April 11, by 1-0 against Almagro. With the fight for survival becoming increasingly tight, Patronato will need to try to react on the field while the club is also going through a moment of intense tension off it.
