Match Centre

Argentinos secured a 2–1 victory that flattered neither side's underlying performance. The visitors dominated possession at 55% and matched the hosts' shot count at 13 attempts, yet Argentinos converted their opportunities with greater clinical efficiency. Tigre registered 4 shots on target to Argentinos' 5, but the decisive difference lay in conversion: two goals from 13 attempts (15.4%) proved enough to withstand sustained pressure from a side that created chances but lacked precision in front of goal.

Argentinos built a commanding 2–0 lead by the 42nd minute through Kevin Gutiérrez (6') and Gastón Verón (42'), both from open play with incisive build-up moves. Tigre pulled one back in the 57th minute via Jerónimo Domina, but Jabes Saralegui's missed penalty in first-half stoppage (45+5) proved costly—a failure that haunted their comeback bid. Despite late pressure and 3 corner kicks to Argentinos' 4, Tigre could not find a levelling goal. Tigre's 14 free kicks to Argentinos' 9 suggests they were chasing the game tactically, yet their 8 shots inside the box versus Argentinos' 6 indicated they generated volume without ruthlessness. The defining metric: Argentinos converted when it mattered most, while Tigre's wastefulness—particularly the squandered penalty—cost them a draw they may have deserved on possession and effort.