Sport Country November 01, 2024

Atlético Tucumán and Godoy Cruz draw in the Professional League

Atlético Tucumán drew 1-1 against Godoy Cruz in Mendoza. Barracas Central won 1-0 against Rosario Central. Both teams are looking to improve their position in the league.


Atlético Tucumán and Godoy Cruz draw in the Professional League

In a match corresponding to the twentieth round of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Atlético Tucumán drew 1-1 against Godoy Cruz as visitors at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium. The goal for the local team was scored by Roberto Fernández at 24 minutes into the first half, while Marcelo Estigarribia equalized for Atlético Tucumán at the start of the second half. With this result, Atlético Tucumán is in fifth place with 30 points, eight behind the leader Vélez.

In the next match, Atlético Tucumán will host Sarmiento de Junín next Monday, November 4, seeking to earn points to get closer to the top of the championship. On the other hand, Godoy Cruz earned a valuable point that leaves them in second place in the annual table with 57 units, maintaining the fight to qualify for the Copa Libertadores. In the next round, Godoy Cruz will face Boca at La Bombonera on Wednesday.

In another match of round 20, Barracas Central defeated Rosario Central 1-0 as visitors at the Gigante de Arroyito stadium. The winning goal was scored by Facundo Bruera in the second half. Despite this victory, Barracas Central remains in the last position of the LPF with 16 points, tying the position with Defensa y Justicia.

The team led by Ruben Dario Insua will have to face Racing as locals in the next round, aiming to maintain the winning path. For its part, Rosario Central has accumulated four matches without a win after a resounding victory against Vélez in the sixteenth round. Rosario Central's next commitment will be against Independiente Rivadavia in Mendoza.