Aldosivi Edge Tucuman 1-0 in Tense Clausura Clash

Aldosivi 1-0 Atletico Tucuman — Tomás Fernández’s 56th-minute goal decided a cagey Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura encounter at the Estadio José María Minella, where Aldosivi’s dominance in possession finally told against a resolute Tucuman defence.

The home crowd roared as Fernández reacted quickest to stab home Santiago Moya’s knockdown, sparking wild celebrations from the players who had laboured to break down Julio Falcioni’s well-drilled visitors. It was no more than Aldosivi deserved after controlling 57% of possession and fashioning 13 attempts, but the narrow margin left nerves frayed until the final whistle.

Tucuman’s Resistance Tested Early

From the first whistle, Aldosivi’s intent was clear — get it wide, get it forward. Nicolás Cordero whipped an early cross onto Lucas Castro’s forehead in the 9th minute, but the midfielder’s effort sailed over. Tucuman sat deep, their 4-1-4-1 a blue-and-white wall, content to counter through Lucas Díaz’s scampering runs.

The pattern was set: Aldosivi probing (295 accurate passes to Tucuman’s 162), Tucuman absorbing (3 blocked shots to Aldosivi’s 3). When Tomás Fernandez curled a 25-yarder just wide on 33 minutes, the home fans groaned — half in frustration, half in anticipation. Something had to give.

Aldosivi’s Breakthrough

The breakthrough came from a route-one move that Juan Sanguinetti’s side had practiced relentlessly. Goalkeeper Lucas Acosta’s booming clearance found Moya, whose flick-on dropped perfectly for Fernández to crash home left-footed from 12 yards. The Estadio José María Minella erupted — relief coursing through the stands like a tidal wave.

Tucuman responded by throwing on attacking trio Iván Tesuri, Nicolás Laméndola and Julián Fernández in quick succession. Suddenly, gaps appeared. Lucas Vega’s 68th-minute cross found Díaz unmarked, but the striker headed wastefully wide when it seemed easier to score. That miss would haunt them.

Tucuman’s Late Agony

The visitors’ best chance came with 6 minutes left — substitute Julián Fernández twisting to meet Rodrigo Granillo’s cross, only for Acosta to claw it away at full stretch. Then, heartbreak in the 84th minute: Leonardo Sigali powered home a header from a corner, only for VAR to rule it out for a push. The away bench slumped in unison.

Aldosivi’s Francisco Perruzzi earned a late yellow card for time-wasting as nerves jangled, but Tucuman couldn’t force the save that mattered from their meagre solitary shot on target. At full-time, Sanguinetti clenched his fists — this was exactly the gritty win his side needed to kickstart their Clausura campaign.

For Falcioni’s men, it’s now five games without a win. They battled gamely but lacked cutting edge (just 1 shot on target from 13 attempts). Next up? A daunting clash with leaders River Plate. Aldosivi, meanwhile, can build momentum against struggling Patronato — buoyed by a clean sheet and Fernández’s predatory instincts.