Huge win for the ‘T’ in Avellaneda | OneFootball

At the Libertadores de América, Gustavo Quinteros’ team started off better, dominated the first half and seemed to have the match under control, but ended up losing 2-1 to Talleres on matchday 12 of the 2026 Torneo Apertura. El Rojo looked more dangerous in the first half, showing intensity and presence in the opponent’s half, but lacked the finishing touch needed to break the deadlock. That superiority was finally reflected on the scoreboard 12 minutes into the second half, when Gabriel Ávalos took advantage of a rebound and made it 1-0, a reward for what the team had been doing.

A mistake by Rodrigo Rey on a set piece allowed Augusto Schott to score the equalizer, in a play that dealt a heavy psychological blow. From that point on, Talleres grew, gained confidence, and began playing in the opponent’s half. With the match wide open, the visitors were more effective. In the 35th minute of the second half, Valentín Dávila pushed the ball in after a play down the right and sealed the final 2-1, leaving an Independiente side that could no longer find answers with no time to react.

To make matters worse, near the end Matías Abaldo was shown a red card for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and will miss the derby against Racing, on a night that ended in the worst possible way for the Avellaneda side.

The final whistle unleashed endless whistles from the stands, a reflection of the bad moment: Independiente suffered their second consecutive defeat, have gone three games without a win and are starting to jeopardize their place among the top eight. Talleres, on the other hand, are settling in and remain firmly in the fight.

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