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Godoy Cruz went down after doing most of the work, creating the clearest chances and showing fight until the end but once again failed in front of goal and ended up losing 1-0 to Los Andes in Lomas de Zamora on matchday 14 of the Primera Nacional. Pablo De Muner’s side controlled much of the match, but paid dearly for its defensive lapses and lack of efficiency in the opposition box.

The only goal of the afternoon was scored by Mendoza native Mauricio Asenjo in the 32nd minute of the first half, while Sebastián López became one of the standout players of the match by saving a penalty from Pino in the second half.

They controlled the game but lacked a finishing touch

From the start, Tomba took the initiative on the ball. With Toto Pozzo, Gil Romero and Poggi at the heart of midfield, the Mendoza side managed the tempo of the match and controlled possession. However, that dominance never translated into penetration or clear-cut chances.

Los Andes, on the other hand, went with a more direct approach and found space out wide. Villarreal and Ortiz began causing problems for Tomba’s defense, while Valdez Chamorro intelligently led each Milrayitas attack. The home side waited for its moment and struck at just the right time.

Milrayitas struck at the right moment

In the 32nd minute, the breakthrough arrived. Valdez Chamorro led a great move and set up Mauricio Asenjo, formerly of Independiente Rivadavia, who got in behind the center-backs and finished with a low cross-shot to make it 1-0. The goal hit Godoy Cruz hard, and although they continued to have the ball, they never managed to break down the solid defensive structure of the Buenos Aires side.

In the second half, De Muner tried to change the story with attacking substitutions, and Expreso pushed its lines even higher. With drive and determination, Tomba pinned Los Andes back at times, although it also left space for counterattacks.

López, flawless between the posts

The big chance to equalize came in the 18th minute, when Rodríguez Vuotto brought down Pino inside the box and referee Fabricio Llobet awarded a penalty. The striker himself stepped up, but his effort was too predictable and Sebastián López shone by making the save.

From that point on, Godoy Cruz kept pushing. The introductions of Sosa and Ulariaga gave them more attacking presence, and the Mendoza team pressed until the final whistle. However, between López’s interventions and a lack of precision in the final third, the equalizer never came.

Tomba ended up leaving the impression of a team full of commitment and intent, although it once again exposed one of its main shortcomings: a lack of cutting edge. They will now look to bounce back next Sunday, when they host All Boys at the Feliciano Gambarte Stadium from 4:30 p.m.

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