Fernández’s 56th-minute goal gives Aldosivi a first Clausura win

Aldosivi beat Atletico Tucuman 1-0 at Estadio Jose Maria Minella on Monday, earning their first Clausura win after nine games. The result leaves Aldosivi on five points in Group B, while Atletico Tucuman remain on 13.

How it happened

The match was goalless at half-time before Tomás Fernández broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, with Santiago Moya providing the assist. Aldosivi recorded three shots on goal to Atletico Tucuman’s one, while both teams finished with 13 total attempts. Sebastian Zunino showed one yellow card to Aldosivi and none to Atletico Tucuman; neither side received a red card.

The numbers

Aldosivi had 57% possession and completed 292 accurate passes from 393 total, compared with Atletico Tucuman’s 161 accurate passes from 277. The visitors did create six corners to Aldosivi’s three, but their nine shots off target exceeded Aldosivi’s seven and only one attempt tested the goalkeeper. Lucas Acosta made one save for Aldosivi, while Atletico Tucuman’s goalkeeper made two.

Who decided it

Fernández shaped the result with the only goal and finished as the highest-rated player, receiving an 8.0 rating in 73 minutes. He registered two shots on target and two key passes, adding two tackles. N. Gaitán supplied four key passes for Aldosivi, while L. Sigali made four tackles in 65 minutes.

Why it matters

Aldosivi are 15th in the Clausura - Group B with five points from nine matches, while Atletico Tucuman sit eighth with 13 points and a plus-two goal difference. Atletico remain six points ahead of Aldosivi, but both trail league leaders Independ. Rivadavia, who have 34 points; the gap is 26 points for Aldosivi and 20 for Atletico Tucuman.