Belgrano Cordoba
Argentinos JRS edged Belgrano Cordoba 1-0 in the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura 3rd round after a disastrous first half for the hosts saw Franco Vazquez sent off, leaving Belgrano to play almost an hour with 10 men.
Belgrano Cordoba’s Discipline Unravels
The match turned on its head in the 39th minute when Vazquez, already on a yellow card for a 27th-minute foul, recklessly lunged in on Gastón Verón. Referee Facundo Tello didn’t hesitate, brandishing a second yellow and reducing Belgrano to 10 men. The Argentine midfielder trudged off, leaving his teammates with a mountain to climb.
Argentinos JRS Capitalize on Man Advantage
By halftime, Argentinos JRS were ahead. In first-half stoppage time, defender Francisco Alvarez ghosted in at the far post to convert Gabriel Florentín’s pinpoint cross, sending the away fans into raptures. The goal was Alvarez’s first of the season and couldn’t have been timed better.
Belgrano’s Resolute Rearguard Action
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Belgrano fought valiantly in the second half. Manager Ricardo Zielinski reshuffled his pack, bringing on Lukas Passerini and Santiago Longo to add attacking impetus. Argentinos JRS thought they’d doubled their lead just after halftime when Edwin Viveros found the net, but VAR intervened, ruling him offside. Belgrano goalkeeper Thiago Cardozo earned his paycheck early in the second stanza, denying several Argentinos JRS bids.
Argentinos JRS Dominate Possession but Can’t Kill Off Belgrano
The Buenos Aires side monopolized possession — 65% overall — but couldn’t ram home their advantage. Belgrano defended manfully, Alexis Maldonado putting his body on the line several times to deny space. Manager Nicolás Déz threw on Fernández Jainikoski late, hoping to inject fresh legs and further menace Belgrano’s tiring backline.
What This Result Means
For Argentinos JRS, it’s a vital away win, propelling them up the Clausura table. For Belgrano Cordoba, it’s a tough pill to swallow — they had parity ripped away by Vazquez’s moment of madness. Next up, Argentinos JRS host Central Córdoba, while Belgrano have a tricky road trip to Talleres. Both will be desperate to rebound from this dramatic encounter.
Key Moments
39′ 🟥 Belgrano Cordoba — F. Vazquez sent off
45+2′ ⚽ Argentinos JRS — F. Alvarez (assist: G. Florentin)🔮 Before kick-off: our match preview & prediction.
