Analysis The numbers behind the result
San Lorenzo edge tight contest despite lower possession
San Lorenzo's 1-0 victory over Talleres Cordoba was a fair reflection of the game's balance, with the hosts creating higher-quality chances despite seeing less of the ball. While Talleres enjoyed 53% possession, San Lorenzo converted their territorial advantage into more dangerous opportunities, registering 19 total shots to Talleres' 15, with 13 coming from inside the box compared to their opponents' 7. The decisive moment came in the 63rd minute when Alexis Cuello found the net, capitalising on San Lorenzo's greater threat in attacking areas.
Tactically, San Lorenzo's compact 4-2-3-1 shape allowed them to limit Talleres' build-up play while creating overloads in transition. The hosts' 6 corner kicks and 4 shots on target demonstrated their ability to sustain pressure in dangerous areas, while Talleres struggled to test the goalkeeper despite their slightly higher total of 6 shots on goal. Both sides were equally disciplined, with just 3 yellow cards shared between them, but it was San Lorenzo who showed greater cutting edge in the final third.
The decisive stat was San Lorenzo's superiority in shots inside the box (13 vs 7), showing their ability to create higher-value chances despite having less possession (47%). This territorial dominance, coupled with Cuello's clinical finish, proved the difference in a tightly-contested affair.