Match report

San Martin S.J. Defeats Independiente 1-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

San Martin S.J.
San Martin S.J.
1–0
FT
Independiente
Independiente
Oct 19, 2025

San Martin S.J. emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Independiente in a closely contested match in the Liga Profesional Argentina. The lone goal came from T. Fernandez in the 61st minute, securing a crucial three points for San Martin S.J. Despite several key substitutions and yellow cards, Independiente failed to find the equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • San Martin S.J. 1–0 Independiente
  • • Goal by T. Fernandez in the 61st minute
  • • Substitutions: S. Gonzalez for J. Cavallaro (San Martin S.J.), R. Fernández for I. Marcone (Independiente)
  • • Yellow Cards: L. Recalde (San Martin S.J.), I. Pussetto, R. Fernández, Walter Mazzantti (Independiente)

Lineups

San Martin S.J.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Borgogno (G)
  • 16 A. Portillo (D)
  • 29 T. Lecanda (D)
  • 6 L. Recalde (D)
  • 30 L. Diarte (D)
  • 21 N. Watson (M)
  • 49 D. Gonzalez (M)
  • 27 T. Fernandez
  • 10 S. Gonzalez (M)
  • 8 H. Tijanovich (M)
  • 11 I. Maestro (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Velazco
  • 2 R. Caseres
  • 4 A. Molina
  • 18 S. Salle
  • 39 M. Orihuela
  • 22 S. Jaurena
  • 14 Pablo Garcia
  • 15 J. Cavallaro
  • 37 J. Menendez
  • 25 F. Toloza
  • 32 F. Anselmo
  • 34 S. Barrera

Independiente

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 33 R. Rey (G)
  • 4 F. Vera (D)
  • 26 K. Lomonaco (D)
  • 36 S. Valdez (D)
  • 3 M. Valenzuela (D)
  • 8 P. Galdames (M)
  • 20 Rodrigo Fernandez (M)
  • 10 L. Cabral (M)
  • 17 W. Mazzantti (F)
  • 25 I. Pussetto (F)
  • 19 M. Abaldo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Blazquez
  • 6 N. Freire
  • 22 F. Zabala
  • 29 L. Godoy
  • 32 F. Paredes
  • 11 F. Mancuello
  • 14 L. Millan
  • 23 I. Marcone
  • 47 M. Perez
  • 9 G. Avalos
  • 27 D. Tarzia
  • 28 E. Taborda

Timeline

  1. Independiente
    15' Independiente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Milton Valenzuela · On: Facundo Zabala
  2. Independiente
    37' Independiente Card · Yellow Card
    I. Pussetto

    Foul

  3. San Martin S.J.
    43' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow Card
    L. Recalde

    Foul

  4. Independiente
    45'+1 Independiente Card · Yellow Card
    R. Fernández

    Foul

  5. San Martin S.J.
    46' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Gonzalez · On: J. Cavallaro
  6. Independiente
    46' Independiente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Fernández · On: I. Marcone
  7. Independiente
    47' Independiente Card · Yellow Card
    Walter Mazzantti

    Foul

  8. San Martin S.J.
    61' San Martin S.J. Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Fernandez · Assist: J. Cavallaro
  9. San Martin S.J.
    62' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow Card
    T. Fernandez
  10. Independiente
    70' Independiente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Vera · On: L. Godoy
  11. Independiente
    70' Independiente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Pussetto · On: G. Avalos
  12. Independiente
    77' Independiente subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Galdames · On: L. Millán
  13. San Martin S.J.
    78' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Fernandez · On: S. Salle
  14. Independiente
    88' Independiente Var · Goal cancelled
    L. Godoy
  15. San Martin S.J.
    89' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Gonzalez · On: S. Jaurena
  16. San Martin S.J.
    90'+1 San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Tijanovich · On: R. Caseres

Match Stats

Stat San Martin S.J. Independiente
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 55% 79%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 9
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 172 349
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 0.91 1.28
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 94 275
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 0 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Fernandez scored the decisive goal in the 61st minute, shifting momentum to San Martin S.J.
  • ▸ Independiente's goal was cancelled by VAR in the 88th minute, solidifying San Martin S.J.'s lead