In a significant match held at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, Estudiantes triumphed over Central Córdoba (SE) with a 2-1 score, securing their place in the semifinals of the Clausura. The turning point came in the 64th minute when Tiago Palacios scored a decisive goal that ultimately sealed the victory for the Pincha.
Lucas Varaldo, the forward for Central Córdoba (SE), came close to equalizing the match just two minutes later, but his shot hit the post, leaving the team frustrated.
Tiago Palacios was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, not only scoring the crucial goal but also completing 15 successful passes and attempting three shots on goal.
Santiago Ascacíbar also played a vital role in Estudiantes’ success, providing 19 accurate passes and taking two shots at the target.
Central Córdoba (SE), managed by Omar De Felippe, utilized a 4-5-1 formation with Alan Aguerre as the goalkeeper; while the defense included Santiago Moyano, Lucas Abascia, Jonathan Galván, and Braian Cufré. The midfield comprised Matías Vera, José Florentín, Fernando Martínez, David Zalazar, and Matías Perelló, with Leonardo Heredia leading the attack.
On the other hand, Estudiantes, led by Eduardo Domínguez, also chose a 4-5-1 strategy, with Fernando Muslera guarding the net, backed by Román Gómez, Leandro González Pirez, Santiago Núñez, and Santiago Arzamendia in defense. The midfield featured Lucas Piovi, Santiago Ascacíbar, Tiago Palacios, Cristian Medina, and Edwuin Cetré, with Facundo Farías up front.
The referee for the encounter was Yael Falcón Pérez.
With the victory over the Ferroviario, Estudiantes has earned a spot in the semifinals of the Clausura championship.
Substitutions for Central Córdoba (SE)
59’ 2T – Fernando Martínez was replaced by Lucas Besozzi and Leonardo Heredia by Lucas Varaldo.
68’ 2T – David Zalazar came off for Favio Cabral and Matías Perelló for Diego Barrera.
83’ 2T – Matías Vera was substituted for Franco Alfonso.
Yellow Card in Central Córdoba (SE):
24’ 2T Braian Cufré.
Substitutions for Estudiantes
72’ 2T – Tiago Palacios was replaced by Joaquín Tobio Burgos, Facundo Farías by Lucas Alario, and Edwuin Cetré by Gastón Benedetti.
81’ 2T – Santiago Arzamendia was substituted off for Facundo Rodríguez.
87’ 2T – Cristian Medina was replaced by José Sosa.
Yellow Cards for Estudiantes:
38’ 1T Tiago Palacios and 42’ 2T Lucas Piovi.