In a tightly contested match for the 16th round of the Clausura, Argentinos Juniors emerged victorious with a score of 2-1 over Estudiantes. The first breakthrough came after 22 minutes when Hernán López Muñoz skillfully put his team ahead with a brilliant play. Nevertheless, Estudiantes fought back, and Joaquín Tobio Burgos equalized the score in the 62nd minute with a well-executed play. The game remained intense until the 64th minute, when Alan Lescano netted the decisive goal, securing the win for Argentinos Juniors.
The standout player of the match was undoubtedly Alan Lescano, who not only scored a goal but also completed 34 successful passes, made 4 tackles, and shot at goal 4 times. Hernán López Muñoz also shone at the Tierra de Campeones Stadium, contributing a goal, 14 successful passes, and 3 attempts on target.
Estudiantes, coached by Eduardo Domínguez, set up in a 4-5-1 formation with Fernando Muslera in goal, supported by Román Gómez, Leandro González Pirez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Santiago Arzamendia in defense. Mikel Amondarain, Santiago Ascacíbar, Tiago Palacios, Cristian Medina, and Fabricio Pérez formed the midfield, with Edwuin Cetré leading the attack.
On the other hand, Nicolás Diez, manager of Argentinos Juniors, employed a 4-4-2 strategy, featuring Gonzalo Siri Payer as goalkeeper, while the defense comprised Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Erik Godoy, and Sebastián Prieto. The midfield was bolstered by Federico Fattori, Hernán López Muñoz, Alan Lescano, and Lautaro Giaccone, supported by strikers Nicolás Oroz and Tomás Molina.
The referee, Luis Lobo Medina, officiated the match.
Substitutions for Estudiantes
45’ 2T – Facundo Rodríguez was substituted by Santiago Núñez and Mikel Amondarain was replaced by Joaquín Tobio Burgos.
69’ 2T – Fabricio Pérez left the pitch for Franco Domínguez and Tiago Palacios was substituted by Facundo Farías.
Carded Players for Estudiantes:
32’ 1T Cristian Medina (Unsporting behavior) and 36’ 2T Santiago Ascacíbar (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Argentinos Juniors
56’ 2T – Lautaro Giaccone was substituted by Román Riquelme.
66’ 2T – Nicolás Oroz was replaced by Lucas Gómez.
67’ 2T – Hernán López Muñoz exited for Diego Porcel.
82’ 2T – Sebastián Prieto, Tomás Molina, and Román Gómez were substituted by Claudio Bravo, Gabriel Florentín, and Lucas Alario, respectively.
Carded Players for Argentinos Juniors:
35’ 1T Sebastián Prieto (Unsporting behavior), 12’ 2T Hernán López Muñoz (Unsporting behavior), and 41’ 2T Claudio Bravo (Unsporting behavior).