Racing had a dream first half in the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana Final, first taking the lead through Gastón Martirena, and then striker Adrián “El Maravilla” Martínez doubled the advantage against Cruzeiro.

Martínez’s goal came in the 20th minute, just four minutes after the opener. It was the result of a brilliant team play led by Costas’ squad, with Maximiliano Salas bursting down the wing and delivering a perfect assist for Martínez to tap the ball in and kick off the celebrations.