Highlights from the Fourth Date of the Closing Tournament in Argentine Football
The fourth date of the Closing Tournament in Argentine football continues with an engaging match-up between Tiger and Hurricane, part of Zone A. This highly anticipated clash is officiated by Hernán Mastrángelo and takes place at the iconic José Dellagiovana stadium in Victoria, with TNT Sports broadcasting the action live.
The Match in Progress
Party in Development …
Recent Performances
The previous encounters have set the tone for this match. The Matador managed to bounce back after a disappointing defeat against Vélez, securing a triumph against Argentinos Juniors followed by a goalless draw against Union in Santa Fe. Their coach, Diego Dabove, will undoubtedly encourage his players, especially after their recent success in eliminating San Lorenzo from the Round of 16 in the Argentine Cup.
On the flip side, the Globe lifted their spirits with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Boca Juniors—marking their first success in the Clausura tournament. However, under coach Frank Darío Kudelka, they did suffer elimination from the Argentine Cup, falling to Lanús 2-0 at the Quilmes stadium.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, Hurricane will face a crucial match in the South American Cup, taking on Eleven Caldas in Colombia on Tuesday, October 12, at 7:00 PM. As for the next round of the Clausura, they will host Argentinos on Saturday, October 16, at 4:15 PM. Meanwhile, Tiger is set to visit Racing on Friday, October 15, at 9:00 PM in theCylinder.
Team Line-Ups
Formations:
Stadium: José Dellagiovana
Referee: Hernán Mastrángelo
VAR: Ariel Penel
Time: 19:00
TV: TNT Sports
Newell’s vs Central Córdoba
In the vibrant city of Rosario, Newell’s is set to clash with Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero. This match will take place at 9 PM at the renowned Colossus Marcelo Bielsa, overseen by referee Andrés Merlos and televised on ESPN Premium. The team, helmed by coach Ogre Cristian Fabbiani, will face the absence of key player Darío Benedetto, who is sidelined due to injury. The Leprosy seeks to secure a playoff spot following an inconsistent start, with one victory, one draw, and one defeat.
On the other hand, Central Córdoba, under coach Felippe Omar, has their eyes on advancing in the South American Cup, recently eliminating Cerro Largo from Uruguay. The Railway has accumulated five points and recently achieved a 2-1 victory against Defense and Justice at the Mothers of Cities stadium.
Team Projections
Newell’s: Juan Espínola; Alejo Montero, Luciano Lollo, Víctor Cuesta, Ángelo Martino; Franco Orozco, Luca Regiardo, Éver Banega, Luciano Herrera; Gonzalo Maroni and Carlos González. Coach: Cristian Fabbiani.
Central Córdoba: Alan Aguerre; Santiago Moyano, Yuri Casermeiro, Jonathan Galván, Lucas Abascia, Braian Cufré; Matías Godoy, Fernando Juárez, José Florentín, Matías Godoy, and Leonardo Heredia. Coach: Felippe Omar.
Stadium: Colossus Marcelo Bielsa. Referee: Andrés Merlos. VAR: Silvio Trucco. Time: 21:00. TV: ESPN Premium.
Lanús vs. Workshops
Lanús is eager for another win in the Clausura tournament as they host Córdoba Workshops. This Zone B showdown will kick off at 9:15 PM, led by referee Nicolás Lamolina and broadcast by TNT Sports.
He Garnet strives to carry forward their momentum after advancing to the quarterfinals of the Argentine Cup, while also preparing for the upcoming South American series against Central Córdoba. Coach Mauricio Pellegrino will be aiming to secure another three points to push towards the playoff spots, especially after a rocky start.
On the other hand, the T needs to gather points to avoid falling into the relegation zone, especially after being pressured due to poor performance in the annual table. Under coach Carlos Tevez, they have managed to find a rhythm, achieving a victory against Independiente and a draw against Godoy Cruz in their last two matches.
Future Fixtures
As for the fifth date, Lanús will face Gym on Sunday, October 17, while Workshops will host their next match at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in San Martín de San Juan.
Probable formations:
Lanús: Nahuel Losada; Gonzalo Pérez or Armando Méndez, Carlos Izquierdoz, Ezequiel Muñoz, Sasha Marcich; Agustín Medina, Agustín Cardozo; Eduardo Salvio, Franco Watson, Dylan Aquino and Rodrigo Castillo. Coach: Mauricio Pellegrino.
Workshops: Guido Herrera; Augusto Schott, Santiago Fernández, Juan Rodríguez, Gabriel Báez; Joaquín Mosqueira, Matías Galarza; Rick, Emanuel Reynoso, Valentín Dependri and Federico Girotti. Coach: Carlos Tevez.
Stadium: City of Lanús. Referee: Nicolás Lamolina. VAR: Héctor Paletta. Time: 21:15. TV: TNT Sports.
Clausura Tournament Standings
Annual Table
As the tournament progresses, teams find themselves adjusting strategies, hoping to climb the ranks in this fiercely competitive league. Every match carries significant implications for playoffs, relegations, and ultimately, the pride of the club.