Although he promised a brilliant future, the triplet against Boca was the peak of his career. Then, the injuries and wrong decisions took him along another way.
Two decades ago, a young San Lorenzo striker shone with an unforgettable performance: Three goals to Boca Juniors in a historic encounter that left everyone surprised. At that moment, expectations about him grew rapidly. However, despite that stellar debut, The trajectory of Hernán “whip” Peirone He took an unexpected turncarrying it on very different paths to those expected.
Since that day, the attacker’s career was marked by ups and downs, injuries and decisions that led him to smaller teams. What seemed to be the beginning of a career full of successes ended up becoming a journey of frustrations.
The day of the San Lorenzo 3-0 Boca
He February 20, 2005San Lorenzo and Boca Juniors faced each other in a party that would be remembered for The outstanding performance of a young man of just 20 years: Hernán “whip” Peirone. The Barca team striker was the main protagonist of the day, marking three goals in a 3-0 that left everyone astonished.
The first goal reached 10 minutes from the first half, with a precise shot that unleashed the euphoria of the fans of San Lorenzo. However, the most shocking thing was the way its performance was developed. In the second half, the footballer not only converted again, but did it with an agility and determination that surprised the rival defenders.
The fact of having scored three goals to Xeneize, one of the most important and popular clubs in the country, catapulted the striker to the center of all eyes. The young man seemed to have everything to become one of the great figures of Argentine football and the press quickly cataloged him as a promise.
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What was the life of Peirone after that game
After their outstanding performance against Boca, many thought that the San Lorenzo striker would reach the demands of Argentine football. However, expectations soon began to decrease. Despite its good beginning, the injuries They played a determining role in the brake of their career. At 21, the “whip” suffered several physical problems that moved him away from the courts for long periods, affecting his rhythm and development.
After passing through San Lorenzo, the footballer went through several teams of minor hierarchy. Although he had great moments, he never managed to consolidate as a holder in any of his stages. He played in clubs like Racing, but the opportunities were limited, and in other ascent teams, although he showed some potential, It always seemed to be far from reaching the level that had been demonstrated in that historical party of 2005.
The “whip” also looked for luck outside Argentina, but the results were similar. Although his name was still known, he no longer enjoyed the relevance he had at the beginning of his career. With the passage of time, Peirone disappeared from the media radar, leaving behind the label of great promise to become one more footballer, without the shine that was expected of him.
Source: Ambito
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