Tigre start strong with 2-0 win over Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | OneFootball

Tigre began their journey in the 2026 Torneo Apertura with a clear 2-0 victory over 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 outcome of the match.

The first half was evenly matched and offered few thrills. The “Matador” tried to take the initiative through possession, while the visitors stayed organized and looked for counterattacks. The game was scrappy, with bookings for Laso and Cabrera (T), but the score remained unchanged before halftime.

In the second half, Tigre came out with renewed determination and quickly found the advantage. In the 8th minute, Barrionuevo opened the scoring (1-0). With the lead, the home team managed the tempo 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 in the 20th minute, when Jalil Elías extended the lead to 2-0, a result that settled the match. Substitutions and interruptions in the final stretch reduced the intensity, and Tigre managed their advantage comfortably until the final whistle.

Diego Dabove’s team earned their first three points, showing efficiency 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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