Instituto de Córdoba triumphed over Atlético Tucumán in a nail-biting match at the Estadio Olímpico on the sixth day of the Apertura tournament. The game saw Instituto take the lead in the first half when Alex Luna scored from the penalty spot in the 34th minute. However, Gabriel Abeldaño equalized for Atlético just moments into the second half (0’ of the second period) with a well-crafted play.
The match took a suspenseful turn as Lautaro Godoy from Atlético Tucumán nearly shifted the momentum, hitting the post with a shot in the 59th minute. Just when it seemed both teams were headed for a draw, Instituto found the net once more through Giuliano Cerato, who struck in the 46th minute of the second half, clinching the win.
Alex Luna was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, showcasing his impressive form by taking seven shots on target, one of which resulted in a goal. Additionally, Giuliano Cerato made a significant impact, demonstrating his defensive prowess and scoring the decisive goal for Instituto.
Diego Flores, the head coach of Instituto, opted for a 5-2-3 formation, placing Manuel Roffo in goal, protected by defenders Giuliano Cerato, Fernando Alarcón, Leonel Mosevich, Jonathan Galván, and Diego Sosa. The midfield was managed by Gustavo Abregú and Gastón Lodico, while the attacking trio featured Jhon Córdoba, Matias Fonseca, and Alex Luna.
On the other side, Hugo Colace’s Atlético Tucumán lined up in a 4-4-2 system, with Luis Ingolotti in goal and a defense formed by Leonel Di Plácido, Gianluca Ferrari, Gastón Suso, and Maximiliano Villa. Midfielders Renzo Tesuri, Javier Domínguez, Kevin Ortiz, and Nicolás Laméndola supported strikers Leandro Díaz and Gabriel Abeldaño.
The match referee was Fernando Espinoza. For the next fixture, Instituto will face San Lorenzo as visitors, while Atlético Tucumán will travel to take on Belgrano.
Substitutions for Instituto
55’ 2T – Jonathan Galván was replaced by Jeremías Lázaro, and Gustavo Abregú by Juan Ignacio Méndez.
76’ 2T – Matias Fonseca exited for Nicolás Guerra, and Jhon Córdoba for Luca Rafaelli.
85’ 2T – Gastón Lodico was substituted by Matías Gallardo.
Substitutions for Atlético Tucumán
44’ 1T – Leandro Díaz was replaced by Lautaro Godoy.
64’ 2T – Javier Domínguez was substituted for Ezequiel Ham, and Leonel Di Plácido for Gabriel Compagnucci.
80’ 2T – Maximiliano Villa exited for Ignacio Galván, and Nicolás Laméndola for Franco Nicola.
Yellow Cards for Atlético Tucumán:
12’ 1T – Maximiliano Villa (Unsporting behavior), 14’ 1T – Martín Benítez (Verbally abusing the referee), 31’ 1T – Luis Ingolotti (Verbally abusing the referee), 6’ 2T – Leonel Di Plácido (Unsporting behavior), 23’ 2T – Gabriel Compagnucci (Unsporting behavior), 29’ 2T – Ezequiel Ham (Unsporting behavior), and 48’ 2T – Renzo Tesuri (Unsporting behavior).