Argentinos Juniors le ganó en la última jugada a Platense en uno de los duelos destacados de la 3ª fecha del Torneo Apertura

Argentinos Juniors secured a 1-0 win against Platense in another edition of the classic interzonal matchup for the third round of the Torneo Apertura. The match took place at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona. With this victory, La Paternal’s team stands as one of the leaders in Group A.

The Bicho started strong, creating a clear opportunity before the ten-minute mark when Federico Fattori brought the ball down in the area, turned, and his shot was deflected by goalkeeper Juan Pablo Cozzani. Fattori recovered the rebound, sent in a cross, and Tomás Molina‘s header was cleared off the line by Ignacio Vázquez.

In the second half, Platense improved significantly, bolstered by substitutions, particularly Ignacio Schor, who displayed great movement and became the engine for the Calamar from the midfield.

Both teams showed strong determination in the closing moments, but it was Argentinos who clinched the victory. A corner kick came in the 46th minute.

With this result, Argentinos ranks among the three leaders in Group A with 7 points, alongside Estudiantes de La Plata and Independiente Rivadavia. Meanwhile, Platense sits seventh in Group B with 4 points, 5 behind the leader Independiente.

In the next round, Argentinos will visit Unión in Santa Fe on Friday at 22:15. In contrast, Platense will host Instituto on Sunday at 17:00.

Lineups

Argentinos Juniors: Diego Rodríguez; Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Erik Godoy, Sebastián Prieto; Alan Rodríguez, Federico Fattori, Nicolás Oroz; Alan Lescano, Tomás Molina, and José María Herrera. Manager: Nicolás Diez.

Platense: Juan Pablo Cozzani; Juan Saborido, Ignacio Vázquez, Oscar Salomón, Jonathan Bay; Guido Mainero, Fernando Juárez, Leonel Picco, Franco Zapiola; Vicente Taborda and Ronaldo Martínez. Managers: Favio Orsi and Sergio Gómez.

Referee: Leandro Rey Hilfer.

VAR: Diego Ceballos.

Stadium: Diego Armando Maradona.

Broadcast: ESPN Premium.

At the José Dellagiovanna stadium, Tigre defeated Unión 1-0 during the third round of the Torneo Apertura of the Liga Profesional. The only goal of the match was scored by Nehuén Paz with a header at the 42nd minute of the first half.

Despite the Santafesino team having the clearest chances in the second half, they couldn’t breach the goal defended by Felipe Zenobio, who had an outstanding performance. The expulsion of Tiago Cardozo, Unión’s goalkeeper, dashed their hopes for an equalizer, and with no ability to make substitutions, captain Claudio Corvalán took on the goalkeeping duties for the Tate.

In the next round, the Matador from Victoria will be visiting the Tomás Adolfo Ducó stadium to face Huracán on Friday at 19:15. On the same day, the Tatengues will host Argentinos Juniors at 21:30 in the 15 de Abril stadium.

Lineups

Referee: Juan Pafundi.

VAR: Fernando Espinoza.

Stadium: José Dellagiovanna.

DEFENSA Y JUSTICIA 2-1 CENTRAL CÓRDOBA DE SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO

The proceedings on Monday commenced in Florencio Varela, where Defensa y Justicia hosted Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero in a match that continued the third round of the Torneo Apertura.

Despite the temperature reaching 38 degrees at the Norberto Tito Tomaghello, both teams approached the match with aggressive intent, aiming to score. Just before 10 seconds had passed, Iván Gómez surprised everyone with a quick play that forced Enrique Bologna into action.

The Halcón responded with offensive incursions down the left flank led by Alexis Soto. The former Racing fullback linked up with Gaston Togni and Kevin Gutiérrez to break down the Ferroviario’s back line and supply Juan Miritello, although the striker struggled with his aerial shots and missed a couple of opportunities that could have changed the course of the match.

In the second half, Aaron Molinas should have put his team ahead. Donning the number 10 jersey, he danced around the defense and aimed for the far post of Alan Aguerre, but the post thwarted his shout for joy.

The metallic clang emboldened the players of Omar De Felippe, who countered and seized the lead thanks to a quick run by Luis Miguel Angulo. The Colombian confidently scored 1-0 against the experienced former goalkeeper of Banfield and River. However, the joy was short-lived as Gaston Togni responded by taking advantage of a deep cross and fired past the former Vélez goalkeeper to pull it back to 1-1.

As the match approached its final moments, with only ten minutes remaining, an incredible save by Bologna on Angulo gave Defensa y Justicia renewed hope. Echoing the heroics of Dibu Martínez in the Qatar final against France, Bologna’s swift footwork kept his team in the game. Moments later, Lucas Ferreira surged forward to deliver another dangerous cross to the far post, which Gastón Togni converted into a goal: 2-1, sparking jubilation in Varela. The three points remained at home against a rival who came into the match with a perfect record.

LINEUPS

Referee: Sebastián Zunino.

VAR: Germán Delfino.

Stadium: Norberto “Tito” Tomaghello.

Independiente Rivadavia triumphed 3-0 against Belgrano in Córdoba, reaching the top of Group A in the Torneo Apertura. The Mendoza team secured its second victory in the tournament and is competing for the top positions.

The Mendocinos started strong in the first half, showcasing the talents of Luis Sequeira and Sebastián Villa. After a foul committed against the midfielder, the Colombian forward opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 7th minute.

Shortly after, Luciano Gómez expanded the lead with a stunning goal, as he cut in from the left and scored from outside the box into the top right corner at the 17th minute.

At the 45th minute, Villa received a clever through ball, outpaced his marker, and finished with a cross shot to secure the third goal.

In the second half, the Pirata showed resilience, coming close with a header from Lucas Passerini that struck the post.

With this win, Independiente Rivadavia becomes one of the two leaders in Group A, reaching 7 points, the same as Estudiantes de La Plata.

Belgrano, meanwhile, continues to struggle under Walter Erviti. They have incurred their second defeat and now occupy the penultimate position in the group’s standings.

In the next round, both teams will play on Friday: Belgrano will visit Banfield at 17:45, while Independiente Rivadavia will play at home against Estudiantes de La Plata starting at 22:15.

Lineups

Belgrano (C): Juan Espíndola; Aníbal Leguizamón, Mariano Troilo, Nicolás Meriano; Lucas Menossi, Francisco González, Lucas Zelarayán, Gerónimo Heredia; Juan Velásquez, Franco Jara, and Lucas Passerini. Manager: Walter Erviti.

Independiente Rivadavia: Ezequiel Centurión; Mauro Peinipil, Iván Villalba, Sheyko Studer, Luciano Gómez; Mauricio Cardillo, Maximiliano Amarfil, Luis Sequeira, Tomás Bottari; Sebastián Villa and Victorio Ramis. Manager: Alfredo Berti.

Referee: Andrés Gariano.

VAR: Pablo Giménez.

Stadium: Julio César Villagra.

Time: 21:30

Broadcast: TNT Sports