Analysis The numbers behind the result
Union Santa Fe's second-half surge justified by superior xG
Aldosivi's early lead flattered them, with Union Santa Fe's 3-1 victory fully merited by a dominant 1.54 xG to 0.36. Despite trailing to Andrés Vombergar's 18th-minute opener, Santa Fe created higher-quality chances throughout, landing 7 shots on target from 18 total attempts (10 inside the box) compared to Aldosivi's 4 on target from 13. Their 57% possession translated into 82% pass accuracy, consistently probing Aldosivi's defence.
The turnaround was sparked by Lucas Menossi's 51st-minute equaliser, before Cristian Tarragona's quickfire double (62', 64') – both from central positions – exposed Aldosivi's defensive fragility. Santa Fe's xG of 1.54 outstripped their actual goals, suggesting they could have won more comfortably. Aldosivi's 0.36 xG highlights their lack of cutting edge beyond Vombergar's early strike. The decisive stat: Santa Fe generated 4.3 times Aldosivi's xG, underlining their control.