Godoy Cruz and Independiente draw in a thrilling match
Godoy Cruz and Independiente drew 1-1 in a thrilling match played at the Libertadores de América Stadium in Avellaneda. The match, corresponding to the 19th round of the second phase of the Argentine Professional League, was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams.
The first goal of the match came in the 61st minute from Independiente. Facundo Loyola, after an assist from Federico Mancuello, put the home team ahead. Godoy Cruz did not give up and kept looking for the equalizer, which finally came in the 87th minute. Santiago Rodríguez, assisted by Gonzalo Moreyra, scored for the Tomba and sealed the final result.
The match was marked by yellow cards. Referee Leandro Rey Hilfer showed the yellow card to Ezequiel Pereyra (Godoy Cruz) in the 49th minute, to Alan Sporle (Independiente) in the 83rd minute and to Leonardo Arce (Godoy Cruz) in the 86th minute. In addition, Facundo Vera of Independiente also saw yellow in the 87th minute.
Despite Independiente dominating possession (58%), Godoy Cruz managed to create more scoring opportunities (9 shots on goal compared to 5 from Independiente). Both teams had clear chances to score, but the final result was a draw that reflects the struggle and equality that was seen on the field of play.
Substitutions godoy cruz: at minute 58 D. Barrea came in and F. Altamira went out., at minute 73 G. Moreyra came in and V. Poggi went out., at minute 84 M. Pino came in and B. Leyes went out.
Substitutions independiente: at minute 70 D. Martinez came in and F. Mancuello went out., at minute 78 S. Lopez came in and N. Vallejo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independiente
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Godoy Cruz
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