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Independiente Edges Out Atlético Tucumán in Thrilling Match
Avellaneda, December 10, 2024. – Independiente defeated Atlético Tucumán 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Estadio Libertadores de América, corresponding to matchday 26 of the Argentine Professional League. The game was marked by the early expulsion of an Atlético Tucumán player and the home team’s dominance in possession and shots on goal.
Independiente opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a penalty goal scored by Gastón Avalos. Atlético Tucumán pulled one back in the 65th minute with a goal from Mateo Bajamich, but Independiente sealed the victory with a goal from Facundo Loyola in the 75th minute.
The match was intense, with 18 fouls committed between both teams. Atlético Tucumán suffered one red card and three yellow cards, while Independiente received one yellow card. Ball possession heavily favored Independiente (65%), who also had 21 shots on goal (9 on target, 8 off target), while Atlético Tucumán only managed 6 shots (3 on target, 3 off target). The home side also dominated in corners (10 to 4).
Referee Fernando Espinoza controlled a match that, despite the tension, remained under control thanks to his good performance. The victory puts Independiente in a good position in the league standings.
Substitutions independiente: at minute 46 D. Tarzia came in and S. Montiel went out., at minute 70 F. Mancuello came in and F. Vera went out., at minute 71 J. Fedorco came in and K. Lomonaco went out., at minute 87 D. Martinez came in and L. Millan went out., at minute 90 I. Maestro came in and G. Avalos went out.
Substitutions atletico tucuman: at minute 71 R. Melo came in and T. Castro went out., at minute 82 N. Franco came in and M. Bajamich went out., at minute 82 N. Breitenbruch came in and M. Brandan went out., at minute 82 L. Ambrogio came in and M. Coronel went out., at minute 90 F. Bonfiglio came in and G. Acosta went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independiente
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Atletico Tucuman
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