Florentín’s early goal gives Independ. Rivadavia a 0-1 win

Florentín’s early goal settles a 0-1 win

Independ. Rivadavia defeated Barracas Central 1-0 at Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia, with Jose Ignacio Florentin’s 12th-minute goal deciding the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura - 10 fixture. The visitors led 1-0 at half-time and protected that advantage through the second half to claim the win.

Florentin opened the scoring after receiving an assist from Luciano Gomez. His finish was the only goal of the match, despite both teams creating further shooting opportunities. Barracas Central could not find an equaliser, while Independ. Rivadavia maintained its narrow advantage until the final whistle.

Barracas had possession but lacked a finishing return

The statistics showed a contrast between control of the ball and the final result. Barracas Central held 68% possession and completed 477 accurate passes from 588 total, compared with 179 accurate passes and 283 total for Independ. Rivadavia. Barracas also won the corner count 7-5.

However, Independ. Rivadavia produced the more dangerous shooting numbers. The visitors registered 12 total shots to Barracas’ eight, including six attempts inside the box and six shots on goal. Barracas had two shots inside the box and two on target. Marcelo Miño made five saves for the hosts, while Independ. Rivadavia goalkeeper saves totalled two. The figures suggest Barracas had more of the ball, but the visitors created the clearer chances and converted the decisive one.

Late cards increase Barracas’ disciplinary count

The match became increasingly card-heavy for Barracas Central. Elías Pereyra was booked in the 45th minute, followed by Nicolás Demartini in the 60th and Rodrigo Insua in the 81st. Enzo Taborda and Luciano Gomez were both shown yellow cards in the 89th minute, before Gonzalo Maroni and Marcelo Miño received bookings in the 90th. Barracas finished with six yellow cards to Independ. Rivadavia’s one, and neither side received a red card.

Barracas made three changes between the 53rd and 61st minutes, sending on Gonzalo Maroni, Enzo Taborda and Rodrigo Insua. Independ. Rivadavia introduced Tomas Bottari and Leonel Bucca in the 68th minute, then Luis Ángel Díaz Cuesta in the 77th, but the score remained unchanged.

Florentín leads the individual performances

Florentín was the standout player, earning an 8.2 rating after playing all 90 minutes, scoring once and recording two shots on target. S. Studer also completed the match with four tackles, while L. Sequeira supplied five key passes before being replaced.

The result moves Independ. Rivadavia from its listed Clausura total of 14 points after nine games to 17 points after 10, while Barracas Central remains on 12 points after nine in the supplied table and now has one additional defeat. Before the match, Independ. Rivadavia was seventh in Group B and Barracas Central 11th. The victory also ended the match with Independ. Rivadavia’s stronger return intact, while Barracas added another loss to its recent form sequence.