19 shots and Cerato’s 53rd-minute goal lift Instituto Cordoba

Instituto Cordoba beat San Lorenzo 1-0 on Tuesday at Estadio Presidente Peron, with Giuliano Cerato scoring in the 53rd minute. The win leaves Instituto fourth in Clausura Group A with 13 points from six games, while San Lorenzo remain 13th on seven points.

How it happened

The first half finished 0-0, but Instituto found the breakthrough eight minutes after the interval. Matías Gallardo supplied the assist for Cerato, whose goal settled a match Instituto controlled territorially despite San Lorenzo holding 51% possession.

The numbers

Instituto produced 19 total shots to San Lorenzo’s five, including 13 attempts from inside the box compared with two for the visitors. Their attacking pressure was also reflected in a 10-1 advantage on corner kicks and an expected-goals margin of 1.44 to 0.28.

San Lorenzo’s three shots on target included only one effort that required a save from Instituto’s goalkeeper, while Instituto registered three shots on target and forced three saves. The visitors completed more passes, 385 to 339, but Instituto’s 49% possession was paired with the clearer chances.

Who decided it

Cerato was the decisive figure, combining the only goal with a match rating of 8.9 across 93 minutes. He recorded one shot on target and five key passes, while Gallardo added the assist and five tackles in 73 minutes; Jeremías Lázaro also made five tackles and earned a 7.3 rating.

Why it matters

Instituto’s Clausura record now stands at four wins, one draw and one loss, with a goal difference of plus three. San Lorenzo’s record is two wins, one draw and three losses, and their goal difference is minus two; league leaders Estudiantes L.P. have 31 points, leaving Instituto 10 points back and San Lorenzo nine behind.