“Matías Fonseca powers home a header from close range after a corner sequence to give Instituto the perfect start”
Pivotal“Alex Luna coolly slots the penalty into the bottom right corner to put Instituto in complete control at 2-0”
Pivotal“Jonatan Galván receives a yellow card for persistent fouling as Central Córdoba's frustration boils over”
Instituto
Central Cordoba SdE
Outstanding performance
Instituto•AttackerInstituto controlled this Liga Profesional encounter from the outset, establishing dominance through clinical finishing and defensive solidity. Matías Fonseca's early header from close range set the tone after just four minutes, capitalizing on a defensive lapse following a corner sequence. The match was effectively sealed when Alex Luna converted from the penalty spot on 31 minutes after Alejandro Maciel's handball in the box. Central Córdoba struggled to create meaningful chances throughout, with the second half becoming increasingly fractious as evidenced by eight yellow cards. This victory will boost Instituto's mid-table aspirations while Central Córdoba's away form continues to be a concern in their fight for league positioning.
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Corner awarded to Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero after Diego Sosa allowed the ball to go out.
Santiago Moyano from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Jonás Acevedo from Instituto commits a foul.
Michael Santos commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
Corner awarded to Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero, following a play where Juan Ignacio Méndez was at fault.
Substitution for Instituto: Hernán de la Fuente comes on to take the place of Giuliano Cerato.
Substitution for Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero: Bautista Gerez comes on to replace Alan Laprida.
Matías VeraYellow CardMatías Vera from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Nicolás Guerra from Instituto earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Matías Vera commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Fernando Alarcón from Instituto receives a yellow card.
Offside call against Instituto. Jonás Acevedo has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity. Leonel Mosevich from Instituto had a header from the center of the box after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Instituto after Yuri Casermeiro allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Nicolás Guerra from Instituto takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Substitution for Instituto: Jonás Acevedo comes on to take the place of Alex Luna.
Substitution for Instituto: Juan Ignacio Méndez comes on to take the place of Gastón Lodico.
Substitution for Instituto: Nicolás Guerra comes on to replace Jhon Córdoba, who has been forced off due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Jhon Córdoba from Instituto.
Matías Vera from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero strikes the right post with a right-footed effort from outside the penalty area.
The shot is thwarted. Joaquín Flores from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. He received assistance from Michael Santos.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Manuel Roffo from Instituto.
Missed opportunity. Lucas González from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero - .
Jonathan Galván from Instituto receives a yellow card.
Alan Laprida from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jonathan Galván from Instituto committed a foul.
Giuliano Cerato from Instituto commits a foul.
Diego Barrera from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Luca Rafaelli from Instituto commits a foul.
Facundo Mansilla from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Substitution for Instituto: Luca Rafaelli comes on to take the place of Matías Fonseca.
Joaquín Flores from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Fernando Alarcón from Instituto committed a foul.
Fernando Alarcón from Instituto commits a foul.
Matías Fonseca from Instituto committed a foul.
Alejandro Maciel from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution: Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero brings on Joaquín Flores in place of Horacio Tijanovich.
Substitution alert: Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero brings on Diego Barrera in place of Marco Iacobellis.
Yuri Casermeiro commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Alex Luna from Instituto earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Marco Iacobellis from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero has been awarded a free kick in the offensive zone.
Marco Iacobellis from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero has been awarded a free kick in the attacking half of the field.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Giuliano Cerato from Instituto.
Horacio TijanovichYellow CardHoracio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Giuliano Cerato from Instituto is awarded a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Foul committed by Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba, based in Santiago del Estero.
Alan Laprida from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jhon Córdoba from Instituto is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Alan Laprida commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Corner awarded to Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero, following a play by Fernando Alarcón that resulted in the ball going out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero after Giuliano Cerato allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero after Gustavo Abregú's intervention.
Leonel Mosevich from Instituto receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Michael Santos from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick on the right flank.
Leonel Mosevich from Instituto committed a foul.
Jhon Córdoba from Instituto earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Facundo Mansilla commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Missed opportunity! Fernando Alarcón from Instituto directed a header from the center of the box, but it sailed high and to the left. The chance was set up by Gastón Lodico, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Instituto after Facundo Mansilla allowed the ball to go out.
Michael Santos from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jonathan Galván from Instituto commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Alejandro Maciel from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes over the bar. The chance was set up by Matías Vera, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero, following a foul by Leonel Mosevich.
Lucas González from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Matías Fonseca from Instituto committed a foul.
Diego Sosa from Instituto commits a foul.
Alan Laprida from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Michael Santos from Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero has been flagged for offside.
Yuri Casermeiro from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Jonathan Galván of Instituto.
Jhon Córdoba commits a foul for Instituto.
Facundo Mansilla from Central Córdoba, based in Santiago del Estero, earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Matías Fonseca from Instituto earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Alejandro Maciel commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
The shot is deflected. Matías Fonseca from Instituto tries a right-footed effort from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. He was set up by a cross from Gastón Lodico.
Offside alert! Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Michael Santos from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Michael Santos from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Gastón Lodico from Instituto is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Risky move by Matías Vera - Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero - .
Substitution alert: Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero brings on Yuri Casermeiro to take the place of Agustín Quiroga.
Substitution alert: Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero brings on Lucas González in place of Alejandro Maciel.
Substitution alert: Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero makes a change as Yuri Casermeiro comes on to take the place of Alejandro Maciel.
The first half concludes with Instituto leading Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero by a score of 2-0.
Jonathan Galván from Instituto commits a foul.
Alan Laprida from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be no additional time added.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
The match is currently paused due to an injury to Leonel Mosevich from Instituto.
The shot is deflected. Marco Iacobellis from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero takes a left-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Missed opportunity. Fernando Alarcón from Instituto attempted a header from the center of the box after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Instituto, following a play that was defended by Agustín Quiroga.
Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Giuliano Cerato from Instituto commits a foul.
Missed opportunity. Matías Fonseca from Instituto headed the ball from the center of the penalty area.
Offside call against Instituto. Matías Fonseca has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Michael Santos from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Michael Santos from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Tiago CraveroYellow CardTiago Cravero from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Foul committed by Tiago Cravero of Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Alex Luna from Instituto is awarded a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Goal! Instituto leads 2-0 against Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero. Alex Luna from Instituto successfully scores the penalty with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner of the net.
Alejandro Maciel of Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero has given away a penalty due to a handball in the box.
Alejandro Maciel from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero has given away a penalty due to a handball in the box.
Santiago Moyano commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Santiago Moyano commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Alejandro MacielYellow CardAlejandro Maciel from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
A foul committed by Alejandro Maciel of Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Diego Sosa from Instituto earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Fernando Alarcón from Instituto commits a foul.
Matías Fonseca from Instituto earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Matías Fonseca from Instituto is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Facundo Mansilla commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Missed opportunity! Diego Sosa from Instituto took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
Giuliano Cerato from Instituto is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Foul committed by Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba, based in Santiago del Estero.
Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jhon Córdoba commits a foul for Instituto.
Offside call against Instituto. Jhon Córdoba has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Michael Santos commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Fernando Alarcón from Instituto is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Giuliano Cerato from Instituto commits a foul.
Matías Fonseca from Instituto earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Foul committed by Facundo Mansilla of Central Córdoba, hailing from Santiago del Estero.
Gastón Lodico from Instituto is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Marco Iacobellis commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Matías Fonseca from Instituto commits a foul.
Alan Aguerre from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
assist: Diego Sosa
Goal! Instituto takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero. Matías Fonseca scores for Instituto with a powerful header from just a few yards out.
Alan Laprida from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Diego Sosa from Instituto commits a foul.
Corner awarded to Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero after Jonathan Galván allowed the ball to go out.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
