Analysis The numbers behind the result
Barracas edge Aldosivi in tight, low-quality contest
Barracas Central deserved their narrow victory based on marginal superiority in both chance creation and shot execution, albeit with neither side generating high-quality opportunities. Their 1-0 win aligns closely with the xG figures (0.40 vs 0.38), though Tomás Porra's 40th-minute strike from Iván Tapia's assist proved decisive in a game where defenses dominated. Barracas' slightly higher shot volume (10 to 9) and shots on target (4 to 1) suggest they were more proficient at testing the goalkeeper despite Aldosivi's significantly higher corner count (8 to 1).
Tactically, Barracas' 5-3-2 successfully limited Aldosivi's threat inside the box - only 6 of the visitors' 9 shots came from dangerous areas, with 5 blocked. The hosts' midfield trio of Porra, Miloc and Tapia (who created the game's only goal) provided better link-up play than Aldosivi's 3-4-3, evidenced by Barracas' superior pass accuracy (82% vs 76%). The telling statistic was shots on target: Barracas forced 4 saves from Chicco compared to just 1 Miño had to make, highlighting their marginally better execution in the final third.