Liga Profesional
In the fifth matchday of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Platense defeated Barracas Central 2-1 away from home. In the match at the Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia, the Calamar's goals were scored by Ignacio Sabella in the 35th minute and Mateo Mansilla in the 71st minute, while the home side's only goal came from Nicolás Capraro in the 24th minute. With this result, Platense raised their points total to 8, while Barracas Central remained on 4 points.
Key Moments of the Match
The home side started the match with a fast pace, taking the lead in the 24th minute with a goal from Nicolás Capraro. However, Platense joined the match in the 35th minute with an equalizer from Ignacio Sabella. The first half ended in a 1-1 draw.
In the second half, Platense displayed a more effective game, with Mateo Mansilla's goal in the 71st minute putting the score at 2-1. No further goals were scored in the remaining minutes, and the Calamar left the field with all three points.
Statistics and Performance
The match statistics show that both teams displayed a balanced game. Possession was recorded at 52% for Barracas Central and 48% for Platense. In terms of shots, the home side had a slight edge with 11 to 10, but Platense was more effective with shots on target, leading 5 to 4.
Barracas Central had 4 corner kicks, while Platense had 5. In terms of fouls, the home side committed 14, while the away team committed 12. A total of 4 yellow cards were shown in the match; Rodrigo Insúa and Francisco González from Barracas Central, and Gastón Suso and Ignacio Schor from Platense were the players to receive yellow cards.
With this victory, Platense won their second match in a row, while Barracas Central failed to earn any points in their last two games. The Calamar will try to continue their winning streak in their next match, which they will play at home next week.