The fifth date of the Closing Tournament of the Professional Soccer League is underway, featuring three exciting matches. Two of these games belong to Zone A of the contest, while an interzonal matchup will take place in Córdoba between Institute and Santa Fe Union.
In Mar del Plata, Aldosivi faced off against Belgrano, where both teams ended the match in a stalemate, while at 9:00 p.m., in the President Perón stadium of Avellaneda, Racing will host Tigre.
Aldosivi vs. Belgrano
Aldosivi 0-0 Belgrano
The opening match of date five saw Aldosivi and Belgrano play to a goalless draw at the José María Minenella stadium in Mar del Plata. This result places the Shark at 3 points in Zone A, leaving them in a precarious position in the annual table as they fight to avoid relegation. Currently, Aldosivi has accumulated 18 points but is just one spot above Córdoba’s Talleres, who have a game in hand and could potentially drop them down the standings.
Conversely, Belgrano has 8 points in the group and 25 in the overall standings. This keeps them in contention for playoff spots and international qualifications. Aldosivi will look to improve their standing as they face Estudiantes La Plata next on August 25, while Belgrano will meet Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero on the same day.
Match Details:
- Stadium: José María Minenella
- Referee: Andrés Gariano
- VAR: Lucas Novelli
- TV: TNT Sports
Institute vs. Unión
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An intriguing interzonal clash between Institute and Santa Fe Union is set to kick off at 19:00. The match will be officiated by Bruno Amiconi and aired on ESPN Premium.
Currently sitting with 5 points in Zone B, Institute has struggled in their last three matches, failing to secure a win after starting the tournament strong. If they can turn around their fortunes, they may yet move up the table. In their last outing, Daniel Oldrá’s side managed only a 1-1 draw against Platense.
Conversely, the Tatengue have identical statistics but face more severe repercussions regarding relegation risks. Managed by Leonardo Madelón, their last match resulted in a concerning 1-0 loss to Argentinos Juniors.
Match Details:
- Stadium: President Perón
- Referee: Bruno Amiconi
- VAR: Fernando Espinoza
- TV: ESPN Premium
Racing vs. Tigre
In the final match on Friday, Racing will take on Tigre at the Cylinder of Avellaneda. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 with Darío Herrera officiating, and viewers can catch it live on TNT Sports.
The Academy, coming off a disappointing 1-0 loss to Peñarol in Montevideo during the Copa Libertadores, is eager to bounce back. Currently, they sit with 4 points in the standings, needing to secure a win to regain momentum especially with a crucial Libertadores match approaching. Gustavo Costas’s squad is focusing on a comeback after last week’s 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors.
Meanwhile, Tigre, with the same standing points as Racing, aims to break a streak of two matches without victory. Diego Dabove will be looking to motivate his players after a recent 1-0 defeat to Huracán.
Probable Formations:
Racing: Facundo Cambesses; Franco Pardo, Santiago Sosa, Agustín García; Facundo Mura, Juan Nardoni, Agustín Almendra, Ignacio Rodríguez; Duván Vergara, Maravilla Martínez, Tomás Conechny. Coach: Gustavo Costas.
Tigre: Felipe Zenobio; Guillermo Soto, Joaquín Laso, Tomás Cardona, Diego Sosa; Santiago González, Bruno Laws; Jabes Saralegui, Braian Martínez, Héctor Fértoli, Ignacio Russo. Coach: Diego Dabove.
Match Details:
- Stadium: Juan Domingo Perón
- Referee: Darío Herrera
- VAR: Fernando Echenique
- Time: 21:00
- TV: TNT Sports