Saturday, 28 February 2026
📍 Estadio Libertadores de América
Independiente
⚽ 89' - Gabriel Ávalos
Assist: Santiago Arias
Visualization based on match commentary • Positions are approximate
The match concludes with Independiente securing a 2-0 victory over Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero.
The second half has concluded, with Independiente securing a 2-0 victory over Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero.
⚽Goal! Independiente takes a 2-0 lead against Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero. Iván Marcone scores with a powerful right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom right corner of the net. The assist came from Ignacio Malcorra after a set piece play.
Santiago Arias from Independiente earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Free kick awarded for a foul committed by Facundo Mansilla of Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Gabriel Ávalos from Independiente is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Foul committed by Leonardo Marchi of Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Substitution for Independiente: Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés comes on to take the place of Matías Abaldo.
⚽Goal! Independiente takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero. Gabriel Ávalos scores with a powerful header from the center of the box, sending the ball into the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Santiago Arias, who delivered a perfect cross.
Goal! Independiente takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero. Gabriel Ávalos scores for Independiente with a powerful header from the middle of the penalty area.
Michael Santos from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in the offensive zone.
Michael Santos from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Missed opportunity! Michael Santos from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Luciano Cabral from Independiente earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Facundo Mansilla commits a foul for Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero.
A shot attempt is blocked. Kevin Lomónaco from Independiente takes a right-footed strike from over 35 yards, but it's deflected. Ignacio Malcorra provided the assist.
Facundo Zabala from Independiente commits a foul.
Fernando Martínez from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity! Gabriel Ávalos from Independiente took a right-footed shot from a challenging position on the left side, but it didn't find the target.
Substitution: Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero brings on Alan Laprida in place of Matías Vera.
Substitution alert: José Gómez comes on for Lucas González for Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente after Fernando Martínez allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Independiente: Santiago Montiel comes on to take the place of Ignacio Pussetto.
Substitution for Independiente: Santiago Arias comes on to take the place of Leonardo Godoy.
Matías Vera from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ignacio Pussetto from Independiente commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente, following a foul by Juan Pablo Pignani.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente after Juan Pablo Pignani allowed it.
Leonardo Godoy from Independiente earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Michael Santos commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Missed opportunity. Gabriel Ávalos from Independiente attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.
Substitution alert: Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero makes a change as Leonardo Marchi comes on for Diego Barrera.
Iván Marcone from Independiente earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Lucas González commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Shot goes wide. Ignacio Pussetto from Independiente takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area.
Missed opportunity! Juan Fedorco from Independiente had a header from the middle of the penalty area after a set piece, but it went off target.
Diego Barrera of Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Leonardo Godoy from Independiente earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Diego Barrera commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Missed opportunity. Ignacio Pussetto from Independiente attempted a header from the left side of the penalty area.
Corner kick for Independiente, awarded after a deflection off Diego Barrera.
Missed opportunity! Lautaro Millán from Independiente took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal and to the right. He was assisted by Leonardo Godoy.
Substitution for Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero: Tiago Cravero comes on to take the place of Horacio Tijanovich.
The attempt was thwarted. Matías Abaldo from Independiente had a header from the middle of the penalty area that was blocked. Ignacio Pussetto provided the assist with a headed pass.
Lautaro Millán from Independiente is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Michael Santos commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Missed opportunity! Gabriel Ávalos from Independiente took a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it went over the bar.
A shot is deflected. Juan Fedorco from Independiente tries a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Facundo Zabala.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente, following a foul by Diego Barrera.
The shot is deflected. Diego Barrera from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero tries a right-footed effort from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Matías Vera provided the assist.
A shot is deflected. Matías Abaldo from Independiente tries to score with his right foot from the left side of the penalty area, but his attempt is blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente, following a foul by Fernando Martínez.
Independiente is flagged for offside as Matías Abaldo finds himself in an illegal position.
Diego Barrera from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero commits a handball.
Missed opportunity. Diego Barrera from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero took a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side.
Substitution: Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero brings on Fernando Martínez in place of Santiago Moyano.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Independiente 0, Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 0-0 between Independiente and Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente after Facundo Mansilla allowed the ball to go out.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Offside alert: Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Michael Santos from Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero has been flagged for offside.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente, following a defensive play by Alan Aguerre.
Kevin Lomónaco from Independiente is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Kevin Lomónaco from Independiente earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Santiago Moyano from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Facundo Zabala from Independiente commits a foul.
Missed opportunity. Gabriel Ávalos from Independiente took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Ignacio Malcorra from Independiente takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Lautaro Millán provided the assist.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Independiente.
Missed opportunity! Michael Santos from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area after a quick counterattack, but it didn't hit the target.
Missed opportunity! Kevin Lomónaco from Independiente had a header from the center of the box that went just wide to the right. The chance was set up by Ignacio Malcorra, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente, following a concession by Juan Pablo Pignani.
Missed opportunity. Ignacio Pussetto from Independiente heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just over the crossbar.
Missed opportunity. Ignacio Pussetto from Independiente attempted a header from the center of the box, but it sailed just over the crossbar.
Ignacio Malcorra from Independiente strikes the crossbar with a left-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area.
Ignacio Pussetto from Independiente earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Juan Cardozo commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
A shot on goal was blocked. Ignacio Malcorra from Independiente directed a header from the left side of the penalty area, but Alan Aguerre of Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero made a save in the top center of the net. The assist came from Facundo Zabala.
Leonardo Godoy from Independiente earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Michael Santos commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Michael Santos commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Santiago Moyano commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Facundo Zabala from Independiente earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Corner awarded to Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero, following a play that was deflected by Rodrigo Rey.
The shot was blocked. Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero directed a header from the middle of the box, but Rodrigo Rey from Independiente made a save at the top center of the goal. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Michael Santos.
Foul committed by Facundo Mansilla of Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Gabriel Ávalos from Independiente earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Missed opportunity! Lautaro Millán from Independiente took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Kevin Lomónaco from Independiente receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Kevin Lomónaco of Independiente.
Corner awarded to Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero after Iván Marcone allowed it.
Corner awarded to Central Córdoba - Santiago del Estero after Iván Marcone allowed it.
A shot on goal is blocked. Santiago Moyano from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but it's saved right at the center of the goal.
Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Kevin Lomónaco from Independiente committed a foul.
Missed opportunity. Lautaro Millán from Independiente takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar. He was assisted by Matías Abaldo.
Missed opportunity! Lautaro Millán from Independiente takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente, following a play that was defended by Alan Aguerre.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente after Matías Vera allowed the ball to go out.
Iván Marcone from Independiente earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Michael Santos commits a foul for Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Offside call against Central Córdoba! Horacio Tijanovich has been flagged for being offside.
Horacio Tijanovich from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Facundo Zabala from Independiente commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Diego Barrera from Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Lucas González.
Matías Abaldo from Independiente is awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Foul committed by Santiago Moyano from Central Córdoba, based in Santiago del Estero.
Missed opportunity. Ignacio Pussetto from Independiente directed a header from the center of the box after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Independiente, following a foul by Santiago Moyano.
The first half is underway...
The teams have revealed their starting lineups, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
Independiente defeated Central Cordoba SdE 2-0 in the Liga Profesional. Independiente scorers: Gabriel Ávalos (89'), Iván Marcone (90'). Match venue: Estadio Libertadores de América. Watch on: Bet365, Disney+ Premium Argentina, ESPN Premium Argentina.
