Liga Profesional Argentina

Newells Old Boys secured a tight 1-0 victory over Talleres Cordoba in the Liga Profesional Argentina. The decisive goal came from a penalty expertly converted by M. Coccaro. Despite Talleres Cordoba dominating possession with an impressive 67% and registering more shots (17 to Newells Old Boys' 11), the home side's penalty proved to be the difference, allowing them to snatch all three points against the run of play.