“Iván Morales gives Argentinos Juniors the breakthrough with a right-footed finish from six yards after Nicolás Oroz's cross following a quick counterattack”
Pivotal“Román Riquelme doubles the advantage with a powerful right-footed strike to the top left corner from Hernán López's corner delivery”
Pivotal“Martín García receives a yellow card just one minute after coming on as a substitute, immediately fouling and setting the tone for a fractious second half”
Aldosivi
Argentinos Juniors
Outstanding performance
Argentinos Juniors•DefenderArgentinos Juniors delivered a clinical away performance to secure a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Aldosivi in this Liga Profesional encounter. The visitors took control during a decisive eight-minute spell in the first half, with Iván Morales breaking the deadlock on 29 minutes from close range after Nicolás Oroz's cross following a swift counterattack. Román Riquelme doubled the advantage just eight minutes later, powering home from six yards after Hernán López's corner delivery found him perfectly positioned. The match became increasingly fractious as it progressed, with six yellow cards distributed as Aldosivi's frustration grew and they struggled to create meaningful chances against a well-organized Argentinos defense. This victory strengthens Argentinos Juniors' position in the title race conversation and extends their positive momentum, while Aldosivi will need to regroup quickly to address their attacking deficiencies.
How entertaining was this match?
A shot on goal was thwarted. David Juárez from Aldosivi took a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Brayan Cortés of Argentinos Juniors made a save right in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by Martín García.
Missed opportunity! Nicolás Zalazar from Aldosivi took a right-footed shot from over 35 yards after a quick counterattack, but it went wide.
Federico Gino from Aldosivi commits a foul.
Federico Fattori from Argentinos Juniors is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Gino Infantino from Argentinos Juniors committed a foul.
Substitution for Argentinos Juniors: Lucas Gómez comes on to take the place of Hernán López.
Rodrigo Márquez from Aldosivi earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Martín García from Aldosivi earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Federico Fattori from Argentinos Juniors commits a foul.
Lucas Rodríguez from Aldosivi earns a free kick in his own half.
Hernán López from Argentinos Juniors commits a foul.
Claudio BravoYellow CardClaudio Bravo from Argentinos Juniors receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Martín García from Aldosivi earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Claudio Bravo commits a foul for Argentinos Juniors.
Rodrigo Márquez from Aldosivi commits a foul.
Federico Fattori from Argentinos Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Argentinos Juniors: Gino Infantino comes on to take the place of Alan Lescano.
Substitution for Argentinos Juniors: Claudio Bravo comes on to take the place of Sebastián Prieto.
Hernán López from Argentinos Juniors is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.
Federico Gino from Aldosivi commits a foul.
Substitution for Argentinos Juniors: Tomás Molina comes on to take the place of Iván Morales.
Substitution for Argentinos Juniors: Lautaro Giaccone comes on to take the place of Emiliano Viveros.
Substitution for Aldosivi: David Juárez comes on to take the place of Agustín Palavecino.
Substitution for Aldosivi: Junior Arias comes on to take the place of Nicolás Cordero.
Corner kick awarded to Argentinos Juniors after Lucas Rodríguez allowed the ball to go out of play.
A shot attempt is stopped. Rodrigo Márquez from Aldosivi takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. Nicolás Cordero provided the assist.
Iván Morales from Argentinos Juniors committed a foul.
Lucas Rodríguez from Aldosivi earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Kevin Coronel from Argentinos Juniors earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Kevin Coronel from Argentinos Juniors earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Rodrigo Márquez from Aldosivi earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Román Riquelme from Argentinos Juniors commits a foul.
Substitution for Aldosivi: Rodrigo Márquez comes on to take the place of Alejandro Villarreal.
Substitution for Aldosivi: Lucas Rodríguez comes on to take the place of Emanuel Iñiguez.
Alejandro Villarreal from Aldosivi attempts a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the goal and to the right. He was assisted by Martín García.
Iván Morales from Argentinos Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Franco Leys from Aldosivi commits a foul.
The shot is deflected. Martín García from Aldosivi takes a right-footed attempt from the center of the box, but it's blocked.
Martín García from Aldosivi earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Foul committed by Alan Lescano of Argentinos Juniors.
Alejandro Villarreal from Aldosivi receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Sebastián Prieto from Argentinos Juniors.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Sebastián Prieto from Argentinos Juniors.
The shot is deflected. Federico Gino from Aldosivi takes a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Martín García from Aldosivi commits a foul.
Federico Fattori from Argentinos Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Martín GarcíaYellow CardMartín García from Aldosivi receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Iván Morales from Argentinos Juniors is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Martín García commits a foul for Aldosivi.
A shot from outside the penalty area by Franco Leys of Aldosivi is blocked by Brayan Cortés of Argentinos Juniors, who makes a save in the bottom left corner.
Substitution for Aldosivi: Martín García comes on to take the place of Alan Sosa.
The second half is underway with the score at Aldosivi 0, Argentinos Juniors 2.
The first half concludes with the score reading Aldosivi 0, Argentinos Juniors 2.
Corner kick awarded to Argentinos Juniors after Emanuel Iñiguez allowed the ball to go out.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Foul committed by Hernán López of Argentinos Juniors.
Emanuel Iñiguez from Aldosivi is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Federico Fattori from Argentinos Juniors commits a foul.
Alejandro Villarreal from Aldosivi is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Corner kick awarded to Argentinos Juniors after Nicolás Zalazar allowed the ball to go out.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Nicolás Zalazar from Aldosivi directed a header from the center of the box, but Brayan Cortés of Argentinos Juniors made a great save, denying him in the top left corner. The opportunity was set up by Alan Sosa's cross.
Corner kick awarded to Aldosivi after Nicolás Oroz allowed the ball to go out.
assist: Hernán López Muñoz
Goal! Aldosivi 0, Argentinos Juniors 2. Román Riquelme scores for Argentinos Juniors with a powerful right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Hernán López, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Argentinos Juniors, following a save made by Axel Werner.
The shot was blocked. Kevin Coronel from Argentinos Juniors took a right-footed strike from over 35 yards out, but Axel Werner from Aldosivi made a save in the upper center of the goal. The attempt was set up by Federico Fattori.
Corner kick awarded to Argentinos Juniors after Joaquín Novillo allowed the ball to go out.
Francisco ÁlvarezYellow CardFrancisco Álvarez from Argentinos Juniors receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Francisco Álvarez from Argentinos Juniors commits a foul.
Alejandro Villarreal from Aldosivi is awarded a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Guillermo Enrique from Aldosivi strikes the crossbar with a right-footed effort from over 35 yards after a quick counterattack.
Agustín PalavecinoYellow CardAgustín Palavecino from Aldosivi receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Kevin Coronel from Argentinos Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Agustín Palavecino commits a foul for Aldosivi.
assist: Nicolás Oroz
Goal! Aldosivi 0, Argentinos Juniors 1. Iván Morales scores for Argentinos Juniors with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball straight into the center of the net. The goal was set up by Nicolás Oroz, who delivered a cross after a quick counterattack.
Sebastián Prieto from Argentinos Juniors earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Franco Leys from Aldosivi commits a foul.
Hernán López from Argentinos Juniors earns a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.
Emanuel Iñiguez from Aldosivi commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Argentinos Juniors after Guillermo Enrique allowed the ball to go out.
Franco Leys from Aldosivi commits a foul.
Alan Lescano from Argentinos Juniors is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Nicolás Oroz from Argentinos Juniors commits a foul.
Federico Gino from Aldosivi earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Alan Sosa from Aldosivi commits a foul.
Federico Fattori from Argentinos Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Nicolás Cordero from Aldosivi commits a foul.
Federico Fattori from Argentinos Juniors is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity! Emiliano Viveros from Argentinos Juniors takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide.
Aldosivi has earned a corner kick, following a defensive play by Brayan Cortés.
Aldosivi has earned a corner kick, which was given after Brayan Cortés allowed the ball to go out of play.
The opening half is underway...
Winless Aldosivi desperately need points as they host mid-table Argentinos Juniors at Estadio José María Minella. With Aldosivi scoreless in their last two matches and Argentinos holding recent head-to-head advantage, this Liga Profesional clash could be crucial for the home side's season.
