The Viaducto team defeated Xeneize, adding a win to the victory they handed River on date 5.
He failed to secure his fourth straight win in the Professional league as the club fell 1–0 to Arsenal at the Julio Grondona Stadium, in one of the matches opening the 19th round of the championship.
The evening began with a tactical twist from George Almiron who benched Equi Fernandez after a strong performance against Tigre. He opted for a 4-2-4 formation with Benedetto and Merendiel as dual strikers. The flow did not come together and by the 25th minute the team was already trailing. Joaquin Pombo stood out as the player of the match, delivering a relentless effort to trouble Sergio Romero.
In the second half bad news for the visitors kept piling up. Amid the break, Marcelo Weigandt was sent off after a hard challenge on Pombo, and everything tilted in favor of the home side.
Ultimately the Xeneize side ended with some individual efforts but rarely threatened the defense. There is a need to adjust and rethink plans ahead of Tuesday as Colo Colo looms, a game that could seal a spot in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 before the group stage concludes.
Meanwhile the squad offered a moment of Argentine football brilliance. Despite losing 12 of 19 matches and sitting deep in the relegation zone, this season they managed to defeat both River and Boca. First a 2-1 win in Núñez, then a victory over the blue and gold.
GOALS, VIDEOS AND SUMMARY
- An attempt to finish was saved by Romero.
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IT APPEARS LITTLE
Lucas Brochero tried to extend the lead with a fine strike, but Sergio Romero produced a superb save. Arsenal continued to press Boca and kept the score at 1-0.
— TNT Sport Argentina coverage
- He tested Villa and came close.
- The Beast had the chance Miguel Merendiel rounded out, but was met by the reflexes of Alejandro Medina.
- In Boca the alarm sounded: Figal sustained an injury, signaling concern for Colo Colo.
- ARSENAL aimed high as Joaquín Pombo opened the scoring around the 25th minute of the first half.
- Arsenal fans prepared a tribute to Javier Yacuzzi. Acknowledged by the home crowd, sheets were shared in the 24th minute as a nod to a long-standing figure associated with the club.
- The match carried on with intensity and stubborn defense from both sides.
STATISTICS
Source: Goal
Notes: This overview reflects the key moments and turning points of the match, highlighting tactical choices, red card impact, and notable attempts at goal. The performance underlines how a single goal determined the outcome while underscoring the visitors’ need to rethink approaches for upcoming fixtures and continental competition.
Citations attribution: Goal reports and match summary notes provide context for the events described.