Argentina 1992-1993 Away Short Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Batistuta, Goycochea & Ruggeri]

Description

This is the fully-customizable short-sleeve away kit for Argentina’s 1993 Copa America.

In the summer of 1993, the Argentine national football team participated in the 33rd edition of the Copa America, held in Ecuador. Under the management of Alfio Basile, Argentina entered the tournament with high expectations, aiming to defend their title as champions from the previous edition in 1991. The team was placed in Group C, where they faced Bolivia, Mexico, and Colombia in the initial phase.

Argentina’s campaign began on June 17 with a narrow 1-0 victory over Bolivia, courtesy of a goal by Gabriel Batistuta in the 53rd minute. The match, held at Estadio George Capwell in Guayaquil, showcased Argentina’s defensive resilience and attacking prowess. Their second group match, played on June 20 at the same venue, saw them draw 1-1 with Mexico. Oscar Ruggeri’s goal in the 28th minute was equalized by Mexico’s Patiño, resulting in a tightly contested game.

The final group stage match on June 23 against Colombia ended in another 1-1 draw. Diego Simeone opened the scoring for Argentina in the 2nd minute, but Colombia equalized shortly after. The match was notable for a double red card incident involving Fernando Redondo and Colombia’s Freddy Rincón, reducing both teams to ten men. Despite the draw, Argentina advanced to the knockout stages as the second-placed team in their group.

In the quarterfinals on June 27, Argentina faced a formidable Brazil side. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with goals from Müller for Brazil and Rodríguez for Argentina. The encounter was decided by a dramatic penalty shootout, where Argentina triumphed 6-5, with Sergio Goycochea making a crucial save.

The semifinal on July 1 saw Argentina take on Colombia once more. The match ended in a goalless draw, requiring another penalty shootout. Once again, Argentina emerged victorious, winning 6-5 in a tense shootout, with Goycochea playing a pivotal role.

Argentina’s final challenge came on July 4, as they faced Mexico in the tournament’s grand finale. Gabriel Batistuta starred, scoring twice to lead Argentina to a 2-1 victory. Batistuta’s goals in the 63rd and 74th minutes secured the title for Argentina, despite a penalty from Mexico’s Galindo. The victory marked Argentina’s 14th Copa America title, reaffirming their dominance in South American football. The team’s success was built on a solid defense, creative midfield play, and the clinical finishing of Batistuta.

Notable Players: Sergio Goycochea, Sergio Vázquez, Ricardo Altamirano, Fabián Basualdo, Fernando Redondo, Oscar Ruggeri, Ramón Medina Bello, Darío Franco, Gabriel Batistuta, Diego Simeone, Néstor Gorosito, Luis Islas, Fernando Cáceres, Néstor Craviotto, Jorge Borelli.

Main Points

• This is a brand new jersey with its tags attached. It has never been worn, washed or used.
• The jersey is 100% polyester. It’s breathable, and made for a life on the move.
• Fully customizable with the name and number of your favourite player or even yours! Just choose the Custom Jersey Option and then message us your desired name and number or write them in the order’s notes at checkout.
• Replica Version. This jersey is a remake of the official one, made with the exact same materials, look, and feel.
• Tighter fit: make sure you choose the right sizing. We recommend buying one size bigger than you usually wear. This will ensure the jersey will fit.

Sizing Guidelines

This jersey comes in five sizes, which have a tiny difference: they’re a smaller fit. Our suggestion is to pick your size 1 size bigger than you usually would. If you usually wear an M, pick an L. If you usually wear an S, pick an M.