Analysis The numbers behind the result
Argentinos JRS dominate possession but flattered by scoreline
Argentinos JRS deserved their victory based on the balance of play, but the scoreline slightly flattered them. With a commanding 74% possession and 24 total shots, they dominated the game but only marginally outperformed their expected goals (xG) of 2.00 with their two actual goals. Aldosivi, despite being limited to just 26% possession and seven total shots, managed to score from an early chance created by Andrés Vombergar in the 9th minute.
The home side’s persistence paid off in the second half, with Alan Lescano equalising in the 54th minute and Gastón Verón sealing the win in the 66th minute, assisted by Emanuel Viveros. Argentinos JRS created higher-quality chances, with 15 shots inside the box and 14 corners, but their clinical edge was only slightly better than their xG suggests. Aldosivi’s compact defensive setup, highlighted by their 14 fouls and four yellow cards, limited damage but couldn’t withstand the relentless pressure.
The decisive stat was Argentinos JRS’s 14 corners, which underscored their territorial dominance and ability to sustain attacks, ultimately breaking Aldosivi’s resistance.