Tigre open with solid 2-0 win over Estudiantes de Río Cuarto in Victoria | OneFootball

Tigre began their journey in the 2026 Apertura Tournament with a clear 2-0 victory against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto at the José Dellagiovanna Stadium, in a match valid for Matchday 1. The goals, both in the second half, were scored by Alan Barrionuevo and Jalil Elías, who sealed the fate of the match.

The first half showed a balanced development with few thrills. The "Matador" tried to take the lead through possession, while the visitors stood firm and looked for counterattacks. The game was rough, with yellow cards for Laso and Cabrera (T), but the score remained unchanged before the break.

In the second half, Tigre came out with a different determination and quickly found the advantage. At 8 minutes, Barrionuevo opened the scoring (1-0). With the lead, the home team managed the pace and took advantage of the spaces created by Estudiantes, who were seeking an equalizer and suffering from fatigue, accumulating yellow cards (González and Valiente).

The decisive blow came at 20 minutes, when Jalil Elías extended the lead to 2-0, a result that settled the match. The changes and interruptions in the final stretch reduced the intensity, and Tigre managed the advantage without any scares until the final whistle.

Diego Dabove's team earned their first three points, showing effectiveness at key moments, while Iván Delfino's side will need to make adjustments after a defeat in their debut.

Match Summary

Tigre (2): Zenobio; Álvarez, Barrionuevo, Laso, Soto; Cabrera, Leyes, Elías, Saralegui; Romero, Russo. Coach: Diego Dabove.

Estudiantes (RC) (0): Bacchia; R. Díaz, Maffini, Ojeda, Ostchega; Valiente, Cabrera, González, Alanís; Talpone, Bajamich. Coach: Iván Delfino.

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