Tucumán vs Córdoba SDE: Resumen

Atlético Tucumán and Central Córdoba played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in their Liga Profesional de Fútbol encounter at the Estadio Monumental José Fierro on Saturday evening, with both sides showing flashes of quality in a match that reflected their current struggles in the league standings.

The game began with the hosts asserting their typical home dominance, as Leandro Díaz put "Tucumán" ahead in the 19th minute with a clinical finish after excellent build-up play from Carlos Auzqui. The "Decano" controlled much of the first half proceedings, buoyed by their vociferous home support that created a cauldron-like atmosphere in San Miguel de Tucumán.

However, "Central Córdoba" showed commendable resilience after the break, gradually working their way back into the contest before Matías Perello equalized in the 61st minute with a well-taken goal that silenced the home crowd. The remainder of the match saw both teams create opportunities without finding the decisive breakthrough.

The shared points do little to improve either side's precarious league position, with "Atlético Tucumán" remaining in 19th place and "Central Córdoba" in 17th. This result extends Tucumán's unbeaten home record in 2025 but ends their impressive streak of four consecutive home victories, while providing a valuable away point for Omar de Felippe's "Central Córdoba" outfit as they continue their fight to climb the Liga Profesional table.

We showed good character in the first half, but failed to maintain that intensity after the break. The team needs to learn how to close out matches when we take the lead. One point at home isn't what we were targeting, but we must acknowledge Central Córdoba's improved second-half performance deserved something from the game." - Lucas Pusineri, Atlético Tucumán coach

"I'm pleased with how we responded after halftime. We showed tremendous fighting spirit to come back on a difficult ground where Tucumán has been so strong this year. This point could prove valuable in our campaign, and I believe it will boost our confidence for upcoming fixtures." - Omar de Felippe, Central Córdoba coach

"We're disappointed not to secure all three points at home. We started well and took the lead, but couldn't find that second goal to kill the game. These are the matches we need to win if we want to climb the table." - Leandro Díaz, Atlético Tucumán goalscorer

"Scoring at the Estadio José Fierro is always special, especially when it helps the team earn a valuable point. We showed great mentality to fight back after conceding first. We're gradually improving and building momentum." - Matías Perello, Central Córdoba goalscorer

"Both teams demonstrated why they're struggling this season – moments of quality mixed with inconsistency. Tucumán's home form remains their lifeline, while Central Córdoba showed admirable resilience but both sides lack the cutting edge needed to climb the table significantly." - Carlos Lampe, Liga Profesional analyst

Possession: "Atlético Tucumán" 54% - 46% "Central Córdoba"

Shots (On Target): "Atlético Tucumán" 14 (5) - 11 (4) "Central Córdoba"

Corners: "Atlético Tucumán" 7 - 4 "Central Córdoba"

Fouls: "Atlético Tucumán" 13 - 15 "Central Córdoba"

Yellow Cards: "Atlético Tucumán" 2 (Ferreira 41', Coronel 73') - 3 "Central Córdoba" (Pillud 37', Zalazar 68', Gómez 85')

Player Performance Highlights:

• Leandro Díaz (Tucumán): 1 goal, 3 shots, 87% pass completion, 6 duels won
• Matías Perello (Central Córdoba): 1 goal, 2 shots on target, 2 key passes
• Matías Mansilla (Tucumán): 3 saves, 91% pass accuracy from the back
• Alan Aguerre (Central Córdoba): 4 saves, including a spectacular stop in the 83rd minute
• Kevin Ortíz (Tucumán): 3 tackles, 7 ball recoveries, 2 chances created
• Iván Gómez (Central Córdoba): 4 interceptions, 9 ball recoveries, 89% pass completion

The Liga Profesional match statistics reveal a slightly dominant performance from the home side in terms of attacking indicators, though "Central Córdoba" showed greater efficiency by converting one of their four shots on target. The visitor's defensive resilience is evident in the duel success rate (52%) compared to Tucumán's 48%, highlighting how they grew into the match after weathering the first-half pressure.

19' GOAL! "Atlético Tucumán" 1-0 "Central Córdoba" - Leandro Díaz breaks the deadlock with a clinical first-time finish from 12 yards after Carlos Auzqui's cutback from the right wing. The goal came following sustained pressure from the hosts, who dominated the opening exchanges.

37' Iván Pillud receives the first yellow card of the match for a cynical challenge on Mateo Coronel, halting a promising Tucumán counter-attack. The resulting free-kick is wasted by the hosts.

45'+1 Close call for "Central Córdoba" as David Zalazar's speculative effort from distance strikes the post with Mansilla beaten. A warning sign for the hosts despite their first-half superiority.

46' Tactical switch from "Central Córdoba" coach Omar de Felippe, shifting from a 4-4-2 to a more attacking 4-3-3 formation with Zalazar pushing further forward to support the attack.

61' GOAL! "Atlético Tucumán" 1-1 "Central Córdoba" - Matías Perello equalizes with a superb volley from Franco Alfonso's measured cross. The tactical change at halftime has paid dividends for the visitors, who have looked more threatening since the break.

73' Mateo Coronel enters the referee's book after a frustrated lunge on Yuri Casermeiro. The home side appears increasingly unsettled as "Central Córdoba" continues to grow in confidence.

83' Spectacular save from Alan Aguerre to deny Kevin Ortíz's curling effort that seemed destined for the top corner. A potential match-winning moment from the "Central Córdoba" goalkeeper to preserve the point.

The historical rivalry between "Atlético Tucumán" and "Central Córdoba" has been closely contested, with this draw continuing the balanced nature of their Liga Profesional meetings. Prior to this encounter, "Central Córdoba" had secured a victory in their most recent clash, though "Tucumán" has traditionally enjoyed a slight edge when playing at the Estadio José Fierro.

During the past five encounters between these sides, "Atlético Tucumán" has claimed two victories, "Central Córdoba" two, with one draw. The goal difference across these matches stands remarkably balanced at 7-7, highlighting the competitive nature of this fixture.

The individual battle between Leandro Díaz and Jonathan Galván proved particularly fascinating throughout the match. Díaz continued his strong scoring record against "Central Córdoba" with his early strike, while Galván gradually asserted himself defensively to limit the striker's influence in the second half.

In midfield, the contest between Kevin Ortíz and Iván Gómez embodied the match's shifting momentum. Ortíz dominated the early exchanges with his technical ability and forward passing, but Gómez's physical presence and tactical discipline ultimately helped "Central Córdoba" gain control after the interval.

The goalkeeping duel between Matías Mansilla and Alan Aguerre also proved decisive, with both making crucial interventions. Aguerre's spectacular 83rd-minute save to deny Ortíz ultimately preserved the valuable point for the visitors and demonstrated why these regional confrontations in the "Liga Profesional" consistently produce compelling football despite both teams' current league struggles.

The 1-1 draw leaves "Atlético Tucumán" entrenched in 19th position in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol table with 7 points from 9 matches, just three points above the relegation zone. Their impressive home form (now unbeaten in their last 5 home matches in 2025) remains their saving grace in an otherwise disappointing campaign.

"Central Córdoba" maintains their slightly better position in 17th place with 10 points from 9 games. The valuable away point continues their recent unbeaten run, now standing at three matches across all competitions following consecutive 0-0 draws against Aldosivi and Cerro Largo.

Both teams remain significantly adrift of the Copa Libertadores qualification positions, with the gap to 6th place now standing at 11 points for "Central Córdoba" and 14 points for "Atlético Tucumán". With the Clausura tournament still in its early stages (Round 2), both sides will need to significantly improve their form to avoid a season-long relegation battle.

The immediate outlook appears more positive for "Central Córdoba" given their more stable defensive record in recent outings, while "Tucumán" must address their inconsistency despite maintaining their strong home performances. League analysts suggest both teams will likely focus on securing safety rather than harboring realistic ambitions of challenging for continental qualification spots.