Match report
Instituto Cordoba Defeats Independiente 2–1 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Instituto Cordoba
2–1
FT
Independiente
Mar 17, 2026
Instituto Cordoba stunned Independiente with a 2–1 victory in a closely contested Liga Profesional Argentina match. The game was marked by a rapid early goal exchange, with M. Abaldo putting Independiente ahead before A. Luna equalized for Instituto Cordoba. G. Cerato's second half goal secured the win for Instituto Cordoba, who held off a spirited Independiente comeback attempt.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Instituto Cordoba 2–1 Independiente
- • M. Abaldo (13') scored for Independiente
- • A. Luna (14') and G. Cerato (34') scored for Instituto Cordoba
- • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards affected the game's dynamics
Lineups
Instituto Cordoba
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 28 M. Roffo (G)
- 22 A. Massaccesi (D)
- 26 L. Mosevich (D)
- 6 F. R. Alarcon (D)
- 44 G. Cerato (M)
- 55 G. Abregu (M)
- 19 G. A. Lodico (M)
- 3 D. Sosa (M)
- 20 J. E. Cordoba Mosquera (F)
- 29 F. Jara (F)
- 10 A. Luna (F)
Substitutes
- 16 L. Maldonado
- 30 J. Galvan
- 17 M. Tissera
- 2 H. De La Fuente
- 15 M. Gallardo
- 21 J. Lazaro
- 5 F. Moyano
- 13 J. Mendez
- 7 N. Guerra
- 11 M. Fonseca
- 72 L. Rafaelli
- 70 G. Ordonez
Independiente
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 33 R. Rey (G)
- 4 S. Arias (D)
- 26 K. Lomonaco (D)
- 36 S. Valdez (D)
- 22 F. Zabala (D)
- 23 I. Marcone (M)
- 19 M. Abaldo (M)
- 5 Rodrigo Fernandez (M)
- 40 I. Malcorra (M)
- 25 I. Pussetto (M)
- 9 G. Avalos (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Blazquez
- 6 N. Freire
- 3 M. Valenzuela
- 28 M. Gutierrez
- 43 F. Valdez
- 11 F. Mancuello
- 10 L. Cabral
- 29 L. Godoy
- 13 J. Fedorco
- 8 L. Millan
- 16 M. Perez Curci
- 34 F. Tempone
Timeline
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13' Independiente Goal · Normal GoalM. Abaldo
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14' Instituto Cordoba Goal · Normal GoalA. Luna · Assist: F. Jara
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21' Independiente subst · Substitution 1Off: Facundo Zabala · On: Milton Valenzuela
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34' Instituto Cordoba Goal · Normal GoalG. Cerato
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43' Independiente Card · Yellow CardMilton Valenzuela
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45'+2 Instituto Cordoba Card · Yellow CardF. Jara
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46' Instituto Cordoba Card · Yellow CardA. Luna
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58' Instituto Cordoba subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Jara · On: M. Fonseca
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58' Independiente subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Fernández · On: L. Cabral
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66' Instituto Cordoba subst · Substitution 2Off: J. E. Cordoba Mosquera · On: L. Rafaelli
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74' Instituto Cordoba Card · Yellow CardM. Roffo
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75' Independiente Card · Yellow CardI. Marcone
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75' Independiente subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Pussetto · On: F. Valdez
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75' Independiente subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Arias · On: L. Godoy
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76' Independiente subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Abaldo · On: M. Gutierrez
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80' Instituto Cordoba subst · Substitution 3Off: Gastón Lódico · On: I. Méndez
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80' Instituto Cordoba subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Luna · On: N. Guerra
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81' Instituto Cordoba subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Massaccesi · On: Jonathan Galván
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88' Instituto Cordoba Card · Yellow CardN. Guerra
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90'+4 Independiente Card · Yellow CardL. Godoy
Match Stats
| Stat | Instituto Cordoba | Independiente |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 68% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 12 |
| Corners | 3 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 222 | 392 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 151 | 327 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Luna's quick equalizer at 14' turned the momentum in Instituto Cordoba's favor
- ▸ G. Cerato's goal in the second half (34') secured Instituto Cordoba's lead and victory