Liga Profesional
Atletico Tucuman and Instituto Cordoba play out goalless draw in Clausura stalemate
A cagey encounter in San Miguel de Tucuman saw few clear-cut chances materialise despite tactical adjustments from both coaches.
Atletico Tucuman were held to a goalless draw at home by Instituto Cordoba in a match that offered little separating the sides. The game, played at Estadio Monumental Jose Fierro in San Miguel de Tucuman, saw both teams struggle to create meaningful attacking opportunities. Atletico Tucuman, coached by Julio Falcioni and operating in a 4-1-4-1 formation, started brightly but were quickly tested physically, with Lucas Di Placido earning an early yellow card in the 10th minute. Nicolás Lamendola followed suit four minutes later, as the hosts continued to apply pressure without finding a breakthrough. Instituto Cordoba, managed by Diego Flores in a 3-4-3 setup, remained compact and resolute, with Maximiliano Gallardo picking up a yellow card just before halftime. The second half saw no improvement in terms of goalmouth action, though Luis Vega added another booking for the home side in the 57th minute. With neither team able to find a winner, the closing stages became increasingly physical and stop-start, with Juan Mendez receiving a late yellow card for the visitors. The result leaves Atletico Tucuman seventh in Clausura - Group B with eight points from five matches, while Instituto Cordoba maintain top spot in Clausura - Group A with twelve points. Referee Andres Merlos brought the contest to a close without any further incident, confirming a point apiece for both sides in this mid-table clash. It was a game defined more by defensive discipline than attacking flair, with both coaches content to settle for a share of the spoils.