Atlético Tucumán drew 1-1 with Aldosivi in a match that could have had a different outcome in the final minutes. The game, played on Wednesday at the Estadio Monumental José Fierro, was for the tenth matchday of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. According to the Argentine News Agency, the Mar del Plata side had been leading since the 20th minute with a goal from midfielder Federico Gino. However, midfielder Franco Nicola equalized in the 9th minute of the second half, and forward Leandro Díaz missed a penalty in the second minute of stoppage time. With the draw, Atlético Tucumán, where Julio César Falcioni made his debut, remains in 13th place with six points, while the “Tiburón” is one position behind with two points fewer. In the next round, the “Decano” of Tucumán football will visit Barracas Central on Monday, March 16th at 15:30, while Guillermo Farres' team will host Huracán in a simultaneous match. Aldosivi took the lead in the 20th minute of the first half with a corner kick that forward Agustín Palavecino headed down for midfielder Federico Gino, who was left unmarked on the left side of the area to make it 1-0 with a high first-time shot. In the 42nd minute, a corner to the far post allowed defender Gabriel Compagnucci's header, which went wide. In the first minute of stoppage time, another cross to the far post from a set piece enabled defender Clever Ferreira's header, which goalkeeper Axel Werner saved at his near post. Atlético Tucumán equalized in the 9th minute of the second half, with a corner that fell to the edge of the area for an effective header from midfielder Franco Nicola, making it 1-1. The “Decano” had another chance in the 20th minute of the second half, with a direct free kick from midfielder Ezequiel Ham that was powerful and went just over the bar. The visiting side was reduced to ten men in the 23rd minute of the second half after a dubious stomp from midfielder Alan Sosa on Ferreira. The best move of the game came in the 40th minute, with a combination between forward Leandro Díaz and defender Ignacio Galván, whose shot would have gone into the corner if not for Werner's notable save at his left post. Atlético had a golden opportunity to take the victory in the second minute of stoppage time with a penalty that forward Leandro Díaz hit with his right foot, but the “Tiburón” goalkeeper saved it after a great combination of intuition and leg strength.
