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Godoy Cruz lost 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 team 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 finishing

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

Los Andes, on the other hand, went for a more direct approach and found space out wide. Villarreal and Ortiz began to trouble 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.

Mil Rayitas struck at the right moment

In the 32nd minute, the breakthrough arrived. Valdez Chamorro led a great move and set up Mauricio Asenjo, former Independiente Rivadavia player, 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 see more of 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, though 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 took responsibility, but his shot was telegraphed and Sebastián López came up big with the save.

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

Tomba ultimately left an image of commitment and initiative, 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.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.