Match report
Independiente Defeats Central Córdoba 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Independiente
2–0
FT
Central Cordoba de Santiago
Feb 28, 2026
Independiente held a strong performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Central Córdoba de Santiago in a Liga Profesional Argentina match held on February 28. Goals from G. Avalos and I. Marcone provided the necessary firepower for Independiente to claim the win. Central Córdoba struggled to find their rhythm, making several substitutions but ultimately falling short against the tenacious Independiente defense.
Key Facts
- • Independiente's G. Avalos scored the first goal in the 89th minute
- • I. Marcone secured the victory with a goal in the 90th minute (injury time)
- • Central Córdoba de Santiago saw D. Barrera and Kevin Lomónaco receive yellow cards
- • Independiente made multiple substitutions, including L. Millán, L. Godoy, and I. Pussetto
Lineups
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)
- 25 I. Pussetto (M)
- 8 L. Millan (M)
- 40 I. Malcorra (M)
- 19 M. Abaldo (M)
- 9 G. Avalos (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Blazquez
- 3 M. Valenzuela
- 4 S. Arias
- 6 N. Freire
- 5 Rodrigo Fernandez
- 10 L. Cabral
- 11 F. Mancuello
- 16 M. Perez Curci
- 7 S. Montiel
- 17 W. Mazzantti
- 28 M. Gutierrez
- 36 S. Valdez
Central Cordoba de Santiago
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Aguerre (G)
- 33 S. Moyano (D)
- 42 J. Pignani (D)
- 2 A. R. Maciel (D)
- 6 F. Mansilla (D)
- 7 D. Barrera (D)
- 22 M. Vera (M)
- 55 J. Cardozo (M)
- 18 L. Gonzalez (M)
- 11 H. Tijanovich (F)
- 27 M. Santos (F)
Substitutes
- 25 J. Vallejos
- 3 L. Marchi
- 13 J. Gomez
- 20 F. Martinez
- 23 A. Quiroga
- 26 L. Bernabeu
- 5 T. Cravero
- 10 M. Iacobellis
- 9 L. Varaldo
- 19 E. Naya
- 29 J. Flores
- 37 A. Laprida
Timeline
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16' Independiente Card · Yellow CardKevin Lomónaco
Foul
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46' Central Cordoba de Santiago subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Moyano · On: F. Martínez
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57' Central Cordoba de Santiago subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Tijanovich · On: T. Cravero
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61' Independiente subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Millán · On: L. Cabral
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63' Central Cordoba de Santiago Card · Yellow CardD. Barrera
Foul
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67' Central Cordoba de Santiago subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Barrera · On: L. Marchi
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71' Independiente subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Godoy · On: S. Arias
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71' Independiente subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Pussetto · On: S. Montiel
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74' Central Cordoba de Santiago subst · Substitution 4Off: L. González · On: J. Gómez
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74' Central Cordoba de Santiago subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Vera · On: A. Laprida
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89' Independiente Goal · Normal GoalG. Avalos · Assist: S. Arias
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90'+1 Independiente subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Abaldo · On: R. Fernández
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90' Independiente Goal · Normal GoalI. Marcone · Assist: I. Malcorra
Match Stats
| Stat | Independiente | Central Cordoba de Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 61% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 28 | 7 |
| Corners | 11 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 508 | 193 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 4 |
| Possession | 74% | 26% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 420 | 117 |
| Shots Inside Box | 21 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow card for Kevin Lomónaco at 16 minutes may have impacted Independiente's early-game momentum
- ▸ G. Avalos' goal at the 89th minute marked a turning point, giving Independiente a crucial lead late in the game
- ▸ I. Marcone's injury-time goal solidified Independiente's victory, providing a decisive blow to Central Córdoba's hopes