Talleres showcased their resilience in ‘La Caldera del Diablo’ as they overturned an early deficit to beat Independiente 2-1. The home team started strong and took the lead in the second half with a stunning goal from Gabriel Ávalos at the 58th minute. However, their joy was short-lived when Augusto Schott equalized with a powerful header just 24 minutes later. Talleres then completed their comeback in the 81st minute through a precise shot by Valentín Dávila, ensuring a memorable victory.
Independiente’s Gabriel Ávalos opened the scoring after 13 minutes into the second half, firing from the left side and placing the ball perfectly into the bottom corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Despite Independiente’s 17 shots compared to Talleres’ 7, they were unable to secure a win, with 7 of their shots targeting the goal and 9 going off-target.
The standout player for Talleres was Valentín Dávila, who not only scored the decisive goal but also demonstrated exceptional skill throughout the match. Augusto Schott, meanwhile, was key in defense and also netted a goal.
Independiente’s Matías Abaldo caught the attention of fans early in the match with a brilliant nutmeg on his marker just 6 minutes into the first half.
Independiente’s coach, Gustavo Quinteros, fielded a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Rodrigo Rey in goal; Santiago Arias, Kevin Lomónaco, Sebastián Valdez, and Milton Valenzuela in defense; Iván Marcone, Santiago Montiel, Lautaro Millán, Ignacio Malcorra, and Matías Abaldo in midfield; and Gabriel Ávalos up front.
On the other hand, Talleres, managed by Carlos Tévez, also lined up with a 4-5-1 scheme, with Guido Herrera between the posts; Augusto Schott, Matías Catalán, Santiago Fernández, and Alexandro Maidana in defense; Ulises Ortegoza, Juan Sforza, Giovanni Baroni, Franco Cristaldo, and Rick Lima Morais in the midfield; and Ronaldo Martínez leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Hernán Mastrángelo.
In their next fixtures, Independiente will host Racing Club while Talleres will face Boca Juniors at home. The Red will prepare for the intense Avellaneda clásico against their historic rivals, promising a match filled with passion.
Substitutions for Independiente
65’ 2T – Lautaro Millán was replaced by Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés.
75’ 2T – Santiago Montiel was substituted for Facundo Valdez, and Iván Marcone was replaced by Luciano Cabral.
Yellow Cards for Independiente:
8’ 1T – Lautaro Millán (Unsporting Behavior)
Red Card for Independiente:
46’ 2T – Matías Abaldo (Direct Red)
Substitutions for Talleres
69’ 2T – Juan Sforza was substituted for Matías Galarza.
77’ 2T – Augusto Schott was replaced by Diego Valoyes, Giovanni Baroni was substituted for Timoteo Chamorro, and Rick Lima Morais was replaced by Mateo Cáceres.
80’ 2T – Ronaldo Martínez was substituted for Valentín Dávila.
Yellow Cards for Talleres:
28’ 1T – Ulises Ortegoza (Unsporting Behavior)
25’ 2T – Rick Lima Morais (Unsporting Behavior)