Instituto clinical, put Central Córdoba to the sword early | OneFootball

As part of the fifth round of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, Instituto asserted their authority with a 2-0 victory over Central Córdoba. The match, played at the Monumental de Alta Córdoba, was decided thanks to the home side’s effectiveness during the first half.

The goals for the win were scored by Matías Fonseca and Alex Luna, who converted from the penalty spot. With this result, “La Gloria” earned their first three points of the tournament and climbed to twelfth place in Zone A with 4 points, pushing the “Ferroviario” down to the next spot due to goal difference.

The score was opened early at the 3rd minute, when a precise cross from Diego Sosa found Fonseca unmarked in the six-yard box to head in the 1-0. Diego Flores’ team dominated the action and nearly extended their lead in the 19th minute, but a powerful shot from Sosa crashed against the crossbar.

The definitive calm came in the 31st minute after a handball by Alejandro Maciel in the box. Luna took responsibility for the penalty and, with a subtle right-footed touch, sealed the 2-0. In the second half, the home side could have increased their lead after a header from Alarcón in the 13th minute, while the visitors had their clearest chance in the 34th minute with a shot from Matías Vera that hit the post.

In the next round, Instituto will host Atlético Tucumán (Thursday 19th, 19:30), while Lucas Pusineri’s side will look to bounce back in Santiago del Estero against Tigre (Saturday 21st, 21:30).

Match Summary:

Torneo Apertura 2026.

Zone A – Round 5.

Instituto 2 – 0 Central Córdoba.

Referee: Leandro Rey Hilfer.

VAR: Héctor Paletta.

Instituto: Manuel Roffo; Fernando Alarcón, Leonel Mosevich, Jonathan Galván; Giuliano Cerato, Gustavo Abregu, Gastón Lodico, Diego Sosa; Jhon Córdoba, Matías Fonseca, Alex Luna. Coach: Diego Flores.

Central Córdoba: Alan Aguerre; Santiago Moyano, Alejandro Maciel, Facundo Mansilla, Agustín Quiroga; Matías Vera, Tiago Cravero; Alan Laprida, Marco Iacobellis, Horacio Tijanovich; Michael Santos. Coach: Lucas Pusineri.

Goals in the first half: 3′ Matías Fonseca (I) and 31′ Alex Luna (I).

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