In the always even Argentine football, Central Córdoba, which started the date as the last in the table, turned the match around against Instituto, which with the partial advantage had reached Vélez at the top. It was 2-1 for those directed by Omar De Felippe with goals from Favio Cabral and Kevin Vazquez.
Instituto has nothing to spare, but it plays good football and that’s why it’s up there in the table. La Gloria is a typical team Diego Dabovea coach with a style that has been recognizable for years. The team from Cordoba is simple, serious and effective. The formation is 4-4-1-1, so they attack with at least four players (the striker, the playmaker and the two wingers) and on several occasions one of the central midfielders and one of the full-backs joins in. So, at times it’s nice to watch Instituto play.
It is said that the Cordoba team does not have much to spare because Central Córdoba, the last in the table, played them as equals and at times was better. In the initial stage, those led by Omar DeFelippe They had 60 percent of the ball possession and attempted 11 shots on goal. But they know what La Gloria wants and they don’t get desperate for not having the ball. Plus, they feel comfortable playing on the counterattack.
The first half ended 1-0 for the visitors thanks to a nice goal from Gregorio Rodriguez. But in the second half, Favio Cabral, who came from Mitre in Santiago del Estero, tied the score after a pass from Florentín. The goal gave the home team energy, and they had earned their merits. Manuel Roffo made many good saves, although he was unable to do anything about a cross from Vázquez. With that shout, the Railwayman brought down one of the tournament’s hosts.
