Match report
Independiente Secures Narrow Victory Over Platense in Liga Profesional
Platense
0–1
FT
Independiente
Feb 8, 2026
In a tightly contested match of the Liga Profesional Argentina, Independiente secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Platense. The decisive moment came when S. Montiel scored for Independiente in the 64th minute, a goal confirmed by VAR, which proved decisive in this defensive clash.
Key Facts
- • Independiente defeated Platense 1-0 in the Liga Profesional Argentina
- • S. Montiel scored the only goal in the 64th minute
- • Platense made multiple substitutions, including L. Heredia and F. Bussio
- • Independiente also made several substitutions, including M. Abaldo and L. Godoy
- • Facundo Zabala and L. Millán received yellow cards for Independiente
- • The match was a defensive battle with limited chances for both teams
Lineups
Platense
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 20 M. Borgogno (G)
- 25 J. Saborido (D)
- 13 I. Vazquez (D)
- 6 E. Raggio (D)
- 3 T. Silva (D)
- 15 M. Amarfil (M)
- 17 F. Bussio (M)
- 7 G. Mainero (M)
- 10 F. Zapiola (M)
- 33 J. Gauto (M)
- 23 L. Heredia (F)
Substitutes
- 22 N. Sumavil
- 4 A. Lagos
- 31 Victor Cuesta
- 34 M. Mendia
- 38 C. Ingenthron
- 24 M. Barrios
- 27 S. Dalmasso
- 18 B. Merlini
- 16 M. Luna Diale
- 47 B. Bosch
- 28 M. Tucker
- 9 T. Nasif
Independiente
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 33 R. Rey (G)
- 29 L. Godoy (D)
- 13 J. Fedorco (D)
- 26 K. Lomonaco (D)
- 22 F. Zabala (D)
- 23 I. Marcone (M)
- 7 S. Montiel (M)
- 8 L. Millan (M)
- 40 I. Malcorra (M)
- 19 M. Abaldo (M)
- 9 G. Avalos (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Blazquez
- 4 S. Arias
- 6 N. Freire
- 36 S. Valdez
- 5 Rodrigo Fernandez
- 10 L. Cabral
- 11 F. Mancuello
- 16 M. Perez Curci
- 17 W. Mazzantti
- 24 J. Palais
- 25 I. Pussetto
- 3 M. Valenzuela
Timeline
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63' Platense subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Heredia · On: T. Nasif
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64' Independiente Goal · Normal GoalS. Montiel · Assist: G. Avalos
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66' Independiente Var · Goal confirmedS. Montiel
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69' Independiente subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Abaldo · On: I. Pussetto
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70' Independiente Card · Yellow CardI. Malcorra
Foul
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70' Platense subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Bussio · On: S. Dalmasso
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70' Platense subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Zapiola Yamartino · On: Bautista Merlini
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77' Independiente Card · Yellow CardFacundo Zabala
Time wasting
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80' Platense subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Amarfil · On: B. Bosch
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80' Platense subst · Substitution 5Off: Guido Mainero · On: M. Tucker
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80' Independiente subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Godoy · On: S. Arias
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80' Independiente subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Malcorra · On: L. Cabral
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88' Independiente subst · Substitution 4Off: Kevin Lomónaco · On: Sebastián Valdez
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88' Independiente subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Montiel · On: Walter Mazzantti
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90'+5 Independiente Card · Yellow CardL. Millán
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Platense | Independiente |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 65% | 68% |
| Offsides | 3 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 5 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 307 | 299 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 200 | 203 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 7 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The decisive turning point came in the 64th minute when S. Montiel scored the only goal of the match, confirmed by VAR.
- ▸ Platense's multiple substitutions in the latter stages of the match failed to generate significant momentum or equalizing opportunities.