In the 11th round of the Apertura, Instituto managed to turn the tables on Independiente, winning 2-1 at the Monumental Stadium in Alta Córdoba. The match saw Independiente gain an early lead when Matías Abaldo found the back of the net just 13 minutes into the first half.
However, the tide shifted quickly as Instituto responded almost immediately, with Alex Luna scoring the equalizer just one minute later, in the 14th minute. Subsequently, Giuliano Cerato sealed the comeback for La Gloria in the 34th minute, netting another goal with a well-placed shot.
Giuliano Cerato was undoubtedly the standout player, contributing significantly to the team’s victory with 1 goal, 23 successful passes, and 5 ball recoveries, while creating 3 scoring opportunities. His teammate, Alex Luna, also played a crucial role, with his own goal, 3 shots on target, and 10 successful passes.
Instituto’s head coach, Diego Flores, set up his team in a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Manuel Roffo in goal; Agustín Massaccesi, Fernando Alarcón, and Leonel Mosevich in defense; Giuliano Cerato, Gustavo Abregú, Gastón Lodico, and Diego Sosa in midfield; with Jhon Córdoba, Franco Jara, and Alex Luna leading the attack.
Independiente, managed by Gustavo Quinteros, opted for a 4-5-1 formation. Rodrigo Rey guarded the net, supported by a defense of Santiago Arias, Kevin Lomónaco, Sebastián Valdez, and Facundo Zabala. Their midfield consisted of Iván Marcone, Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés, Matías Abaldo, Ignacio Malcorra, and Ignacio Pussetto, while Gabriel Ávalos operated as the lone forward.
The match was officiated by Nicolás Ramírez, who ensured a fair contest throughout.
Next, Instituto will face Boca Juniors in their upcoming fixture, while Independiente will host Talleres.
Substitutions for Instituto
65’ 2nd half – Jhon Córdoba replaced by Luca Rafaelli
78’ 2nd half – Alex Luna replaced by Nicolás Guerra
79’ 2nd half – Gastón Lodico replaced by Juan Ignacio Méndez
80’ 2nd half – Agustín Massaccesi replaced by Jonathan Galván
Yellow Cards for Instituto:
46’ 1st half – Franco Jara (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 0’ 2nd half – Alex Luna (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 28’ 2nd half – Manuel Roffo (Delaying the game), 42’ 2nd half – Nicolás Guerra (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 45’ 2nd half – Luca Rafaelli (Delaying the game), and 47’ 2nd half – Juan Ignacio Méndez (Delaying the game)
Substitutions for Independiente
21’ 1st half – Facundo Zabala replaced by Milton Valenzuela
57’ 2nd half – Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés and Franco Jara out for Luciano Cabral and Matias Fonseca respectively
75’ 2nd half – Ignacio Pussetto, Santiago Arias, and Matías Abaldo out for Facundo Valdez, Leonardo Godoy, and Maximiliano Gutiérrez respectively
Yellow Cards for Independiente:
42’ 1st half – Milton Valenzuela (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 29’ 2nd half – Iván Marcone (Unsportsmanlike behavior), and 48’ 2nd half – Leonardo Godoy (Unsportsmanlike behavior)