Analysis The numbers behind the result
Instituto's superior shot quality justifies narrow win over Platense
Instituto Cordoba's 2-1 victory was deserved on the balance of play, with their 2.02 xG outperforming Platense's 0.78 — a gap that accurately reflected the difference in chance quality despite equal shot totals (15 each). The hosts were more incisive in the box (11 shots inside vs Platense's 6), with early pressure paying off as Giuliano Cerato converted Diego Sosa's 14th-minute assist before Matías Tissera doubled the lead with a solo effort (55'). Platense's 53% possession yielded only 3 shots on target, their sole consolation coming via substitute Hugo Bobadilla in stoppage time (90+4').
Instituto's 3-4-2-1 effectively funnelled play wide, limiting Platense to speculative efforts (9 shots outside box). Cerato (1 goal, 1 yellow) and Tissera were decisive, while Marcos Ledesma's 2 saves — including a key stop at 1-0 — maintained the buffer. The telling stat: Instituto generated 1.24 more xG from identical shot volume, underlining their superior shot locations and decision-making in transition.