On the seventeenth matchday of the Binance 2023 tournament, Godoy Cruz will host Cruz Gimnasia at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium in Mendoza, Argentina.
Godoy Cruz begins the Friday fixture in the first leg of the seventeenth date, hoping to solidify a spot inside the top ten. The game takes place on a neutral ground in Mendoza where the hosts aim to build on recent results while Cruz Gimnasia from La Plata arrive in good form, riding a midtable surge as the season advances.
The home side, known as the Tomba, enters the match coming off a 0-0 draw with Huracán on the previous matchday. That result marks their fourth stalemate in the last five league outings. Under the guidance of coach Daniel Oldrá, Godoy Cruz sits tenth in the standings with 23 points, showing resilience in a tightly packed table and hoping to push higher with a strong performance at home in front of their fans in Canada and the United States who follow the league through international broadcasts.
For its part, Cruz Gimnasia of La Plata reported a 1-0 victory over Lanús in their most recent contest, courtesy of a goal from Maximilian Comba. The club, managed by Sebastián Romero, sits fifteenth on the table with 21 points and will be looking to carry momentum into the clash against Godoy Cruz, aiming to climb the standings and challenge the upper-mid table teams as the season unfolds.
The schedule for the Binance Professional League Tournament 2023 covers varied fixtures, dates, and results across the season, with fans around North America watching closely as teams compete for a place in the coveted top positions. This match is part of a broader campaign that has drawn interest from Canadian and American audiences who access the action through regional broadcasts and streaming options tailored for diverse markets.
In this space, GOAL provides a complete overview of the game, including team news, lineups, and key moments, so readers can stay informed about every step of the encounter.
WHEN IS IT?
HOW TO WATCH ON TV
The Tomba versus the Wolf matchup is broadcast in Argentina and across much of South America via TNT Sports, available to subscribers with the Cable TV Soccer Pack. For fans outside the region, international broadcast partners and streaming platforms may carry select matches, especially for audiences in Canada and the United States who follow the Binance Professional League through licensed distributors.
TNT Sports
WHO REPORTS AND WHO COMMENTS
Team reporters and match commentators will be confirmed by the host broadcaster, with pre-match analysis and post-match reaction provided by the network and local media outlets as the game approaches.
HOW TO WATCH BY STREAMING
International viewers can access the match through streaming services offered by various cable providers. Platforms such as Cablevision Stream, Play Telecentre, or DirectTV GO provide options for PC, Mac, and mobile devices running Android or iOS. These services are designed to support fans in multiple regions, including Canada and the United States, allowing them to watch live or on-demand coverage.
FORMATIONS
GODOY CRUZ
Diego Rodríguez; Lucas Arce, Barrios, Federico Rasmussen, Juan Meli; Gonzalo Abrego, Bruno Leyes Sosa, Roberto Fernández, Hernán López Muñoz, Tadeo Allende, Salomón Rodríguez. DT Daniel Oldra.
FITNESS CENTER
Thomas Durso; Guillermo Enrique, Sandro Morales, Felipe Sánchez, Matías Melluso; Franco Soldano, Agustín Bolívar, Nicolás Sánchez, Nicolás Colazo, Cristian Tarragona, Alan Lescano. DT Sergio Romero.
Notes: Matches are subject to scheduling changes and broadcast rights in different regions, with official confirmations provided by the league and the clubs. All tactical details, lineups, and dates are reported for guidance and may be updated closer to kickoff.