“Jhon Córdoba picks up a first-half booking for a foul, part of a physical opening period that saw tackles fly in from both sides.”
“Giuliano Cerato scores the only goal of the match, converting from a Matias Gallardo assist after Instituto had already tested San Lorenzo's goal twice in the previous two minutes.”
Pivotal“Instituto makes a double substitution, bringing on Facundo Gulli and Martín Río to manage the game and protect their slender lead.”
Instituto
San Lorenzo
Outstanding performance
Instituto•MidfielderInstituto dominated the game from a statistical standpoint, controlling 71 to San Lorenzo's 40 in overall dominance, doubling their opponents in dangerous attacks (52 to 25) and firing off 15 shots to San Lorenzo's five. Despite this control, they needed until the 53rd minute to break through, when Giuliano Cerato converted after Matias Tissera and Teo Rodriguez Pagano had both gone close moments earlier, with Matias Gallardo supplying the assist. San Lorenzo, for their part, managed to stay competitive despite conceding territory, keeping possession at 52% and limiting Instituto to just two shots on target from their fifteen attempts - a reminder that clinical finishing, not just chance creation, decided this one. With the win, Instituto continues to look the part of a title contender given their position at the top and strong current form, while San Lorenzo will need to find more attacking edge going forward, having created only two big chances of their own despite the defeat.
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Diego SosaYellow CardDiego Sosa receives a yellow card.
Alexis CuelloYellow CardYellow card issued to Alexis Ricardo Cuello.
Corner awarded.
Facundo Ezequiel Suarez takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Nicolas Guerra takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Jonas Acevedo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Agustin Massaccesi is on, and Jonathan Galvan is off.
Rodrigo Auzmendi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Nicolas Guerra takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jonas Acevedo comes on for Jhon Cordoba.
Nicolas Guerra is substituted off for Jeremías Lázaro.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Facundo Ezequiel Suarez comes on for Matias Tissera.
Juan Mendez is on, and Matias Gallardo is off.
Enzo Salas receives a yellow card.
Jhon Cordoba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Nicolás TripichioYellow CardYellow card for Nicolas Tripichio.
Facundo Gulli comes on for Matias Reali.
Enzo Salas is on, and Juan Pablo Alvarez is off.
Enzo Salas is on, and Juan Pablo Alvarez is off.
On comes Martin Rio, and Ignacio Perruzzi goes off.
Matias Gallardo takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Giuliano CeratoShot by Giuliano Cerato with his right foot results in a goal.
assist: Matías Gallardo
Goal! Giuliano Cerato scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Matias Gallardo.
Teo Rodriguez Pagano takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Matias Tissera takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Ignacio PerruzziYellow CardYellow card shown to Ignacio Perruzzi.
Rodrigo Auzmendi attempts a header but misses the shot.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Corner awarded.
Jonathan Galvan takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Yellow card issued to Jhon Cordoba.
Giuliano Cerato takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Offside.
Matias Tissera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Matias Tissera attempts a header but misses the shot.
Jhon Cordoba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Alexis CuelloShot by Alexis Ricardo Cuello with his left foot, but it misses the target.
Rodrigo Auzmendi takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Jeremías Lázaro takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Gustavo Abregu attempts a header, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Diego Sosa takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Shot - Fernando Ruben Alarcon Head Shot Missed
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Carlos Gariano.
Instituto welcome a San Lorenzo side languishing near the bottom of the table, with home advantage and superior recent form making La Gloria clear favorites in Córdoba. Expect a tight, low-scoring affair as the visitors look to arrest a worrying slide.
