CA Central Cordoba came from behind to beat CA Union de Santa Fe 2-1 in the Liga Profesional, turning the game with two goals inside two minutes early in the first half.

Early goals decide the outcome

Union struck first in the 7th minute when an unavailable scorer found the net. Central Cordoba responded swiftly, leveling the score in the 13th minute through another unavailable scorer before taking the lead just one minute later with a third goal from an unavailable player. The visitors held their advantage for the remainder of the match despite Union pushing forward.

First-half intensity and limited second-half action

Almost all the decisive action occurred inside the opening 17 minutes. Union registered the majority of the game’s shots and corners, yet Central Cordoba proved more clinical in front of goal. The match produced six yellow cards in total, three for each side, but no red cards were shown.

Key stats and standout numbers

Union posted an expected goals figure of 1.58 compared with Central Cordoba’s 0.55, underlining their greater overall threat. The hosts also dominated possession of the ball and created more shots on target, led by Luciano Estigarribia with three and Lucas Menossi with two. Central Cordoba’s away players combined for four shots on target. Union earned eight corners to the visitors’ four, while committing 16 fouls against just four from the away side.

Julian Palacios recorded the only assist of the evening for the home team. Both sides were caught offside once.

Takeaway

Central Cordoba’s rapid double strike proved decisive despite Union’s superior shot volume and higher xG. The result gives the visitors a valuable three points on the road in the Liga Profesional. For live scores and betting tips across the Argentine top flight, check AltBets.