Central Cordoba de Santiago
Atletico Tucuman Stun Central Cordoba with Late Show
Atletico Tucuman left it late but delivered a knockout blow to Central Cordoba, with Leandro Diaz’s second-half double securing a 2-0 away win in the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura.
Central Cordoba Dominate But Lack Cutting Edge
The hosts controlled 59% possession and fired nine shots, but only one troubled Tucuman keeper Luis Ingolotti. Their frustration grew as Horacio Tijanovich and Lucas Varaldo were hooked early in the second half, the changes failing to spark a breakthrough.
Diaz Delivers the Knockout Punches
The deadlock broke on 63 minutes when Diaz latched onto Ramiro Ruiz’s pass to slot home. Then, in stoppage time, the striker pounced on a defensive lapse to rifle home his second, sealing Tucuman’s smash-and-grab victory despite having just 41% possession.
What This Means for Both Sides
For Central Cordoba, this was a brutal lesson in efficiency – dominating every stat except the one that matters. Tucuman’s streetwise display, marshalled by veteran coach Julio Falcioni, proves they’ll be tough to break down this season. Diaz’s clinical double announces him as the league’s early danger man.
Key Moments
63′ ⚽ Atletico Tucuman — L. Diaz (assist: R. Ruiz)
90+2′ ⚽ Atletico Tucuman — L. Diaz🔮 Before kick-off: our match preview & prediction.
