Argentinos JRS turn 75% possession into a 2-1 comeback over Aldosivi

Argentinos JRS defeated Aldosivi 2-1 at the Diego Armando Maradona in Buenos Aires on Sunday, completing a comeback victory in Liga Profesional Argentina’s Clausura - 7. Aldosivi led at half-time, but goals from Alan Lescano and G. Veron after the interval turned the match in favour of the home side.

Aldosivi strike first

Aldosivi took the lead in the ninth minute through Andrés Vombergar, who finished a move assisted by R. Gonzalez. The visitors held that advantage into the break despite Argentinos JRS controlling most of the play. Aldosivi’s defensive approach, with a 5-4-1 formation under Israel Damonte, helped preserve the narrow lead during the opening half.

The first half also brought two Aldosivi bookings. L. Castro was cautioned in the 29th minute before M. Garcia received a yellow card on the stroke of half-time. J. Pombo was booked shortly after the restart, adding to the visitors’ disciplinary pressure.

Argentinos turn the game around

Argentinos coach Nicolas Diez made two changes at half-time, introducing M. Gimenez for K. Coronel and E. Viveros for H. Lopez. The adjustments quickly preceded the equaliser: Lescano scored in the 54th minute to make it 1-1. Veron then completed the comeback in the 66th minute, converting after an assist from E. Viveros.

Aldosivi made four substitutions during the second half, including changes involving F. Perruzzi, M. Godoy, E. Lopez and N. Cordero. R. Gonzalez was booked in the 68th minute, while Argentinos’ M. Gimenez received the home side’s only yellow card in the 85th minute. No further goals followed, leaving Argentinos with all three points.

Statistics underline Argentinos dominance

The scoreline was closer than the overall balance of play. Argentinos had 75% possession and completed 508 of 575 passes, compared with Aldosivi’s 124 accurate passes from 196. The hosts also led 23-6 in total shots, 7-2 in shots on target and 14-2 in corners. Their expected-goals figure was 1.92 against Aldosivi’s 0.89, although Aldosivi’s early goal kept the contest level in the final result until the second half.

Standout performers and table impact

Lescano was the joint-highest-rated player, earning 7.9 after 91 minutes. His equalising goal, one shot on target and two key passes made him central to Argentinos’ recovery. Aldosivi goalkeeper Lucas Acosta also rated 7.7 after making four saves, while Vombergar matched that rating with a goal for the visitors.

The victory lifted Argentinos JRS from 13 points after six Clausura matches to 16 points after seven, keeping them at the top of Group B based on the supplied standings. Aldosivi stayed on two points after seven games and remained 15th, with their winless Clausura record extending to four defeats and two draws before this match’s updated total.