Match report
Union Santa Fe Defeats Instituto Cordoba 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Instituto Cordoba
1–2
FT
Union Santa Fe
Mar 1, 2026
Union Santa Fe stunned Instituto Cordoba with a 2-1 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina, showcasing resilience and tactical brilliance. The match saw early substitutions from both teams, with Union Santa Fe capitalizing on the momentum to score crucial goals by C. Tarragona and M. Del Blanco. Instituto Cordoba fought back with a goal from L. Rafaelli but couldn't hold off the relentless Union Santa Fe.
Key Facts
- • Union Santa Fe won 2-1 against Instituto Cordoba in the Liga Profesional Argentina.
- • C. Tarragona scored the first goal for Union Santa Fe in the 43rd minute.
- • L. Rafaelli equalized for Instituto Cordoba in the 48th minute.
- • M. Del Blanco secured the win for Union Santa Fe with the final goal in the 55th minute.
- • Instituto Cordoba made multiple substitutions, including J. E. Cordoba Mosquera and Agustín Bravo.
- • Union Santa Fe also made several substitutions, including Maizon Rodriguez and J. Palacios.
Lineups
Instituto Cordoba
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 28 M. Roffo (G)
- 6 F. R. Alarcon (D)
- 26 L. Mosevich (D)
- 32 A. Bravo (D)
- 44 G. Cerato (M)
- 13 J. Mendez (M)
- 19 G. A. Lodico (M)
- 3 D. Sosa (M)
- 20 J. E. Cordoba Mosquera (F)
- 11 M. Fonseca (F)
- 10 A. Luna (F)
Substitutes
- 35 E. O. Sittaro Miranda
- 22 A. Massaccesi
- 2 H. De La Fuente
- 27 I. Rossi
- 61 J. Medina
- 15 M. Gallardo
- 55 G. Abregu
- 8 J. Acevedo
- 21 J. Lazaro
- 7 N. Guerra
- 29 F. Jara
- 72 L. Rafaelli
Union Santa Fe
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 21 M. Mansilla (G)
- 35 L. Vargas (D)
- 2 M. Rodriguez (D)
- 26 J. Luduena (D)
- 11 M. Del Blanco (D)
- 20 J. Palacios (M)
- 30 M. Pitton (M)
- 24 R. Profini (M)
- 22 B. Cuello (M)
- 25 C. Tarragona (F)
- 19 M. Estigarribia (F)
Substitutes
- 28 F. Gomes Gerth
- 4 E. Alvarez
- 32 N. Paz
- 13 V. Fascendini
- 12 B. Pitton
- 5 L. Menossi
- 23 A. Solari
- 7 F. Fragapane
- 43 E. Giaccone
- 31 M. Aguirre
- 46 S. Grella
- 29 D. Diaz
Timeline
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22' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 1Off: Maizon Rodriguez · On: V. Fascendini
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27' Instituto Cordoba subst · Substitution 1Off: J. E. Cordoba Mosquera · On: L. Rafaelli
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43' Union Santa Fe Goal · Normal GoalC. Tarragona · Assist: J. Palacios
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44' Instituto Cordoba Card · Yellow CardGastón Lódico
Foul
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46' Instituto Cordoba subst · Substitution 2Off: Agustín Bravo · On: F. Jara
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48' Instituto Cordoba Goal · Normal GoalL. Rafaelli
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55' Union Santa Fe Goal · Normal GoalM. Del Blanco · Assist: J. Palacios
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63' Instituto Cordoba Card · Yellow CardL. Rafaelli
Foul
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66' Instituto Cordoba subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Méndez · On: G. Abregu
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66' Instituto Cordoba subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Fonseca · On: N. Guerra
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66' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Palacios · On: A. Solari
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74' Instituto Cordoba Card · Yellow CardG. Cerato
Argument
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76' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Cuello · On: B. Pittón
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80' Instituto Cordoba subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Luna · On: J. Lázaro
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87' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardM. Estigarribia
Foul
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90'+2 Instituto Cordoba Card · Yellow CardL. Mosevich
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Instituto Cordoba | Union Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 69% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 7 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 487 | 283 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 393 | 194 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Union Santa Fe took the lead with C. Tarragona's goal in the 43rd minute, setting the tone for their eventual victory.
- ▸ Instituto Cordoba's goal by L. Rafaelli in the 48th minute brought them back into the match, but Union Santa Fe responded quickly.