Aldosivi and Barracas Central Share Spoils in Cagey Mar del Plata Stalemate

Aldosivi 0-0 Barracas Central
Liga Profesional Argentina, Matchday 2
Estadio José María Minella, Mar del Plata

Aldosivi and Barracas Central played out a frustrating goalless draw at the Estadio José María Minella, with both sides failing to capitalise on a combined six shots on target in a match that highlighted defensive solidity over attacking prowess.

The home side dominated possession with 59% of the ball and completed 340 of their 428 passes, but struggled to translate their territorial advantage into meaningful chances. Aldosivi’s 4-3-3 formation allowed them to control the tempo, yet they managed just four shots from inside the penalty area despite their superiority in passing accuracy at 79%.

Barracas Central, sitting seventh places higher in the table at sixth position, defended resolutely in their 3-5-2 setup. The visitors’ compact defensive structure limited Aldosivi to just three corner kicks and proved effective despite completing only 64% of their passes.

The match’s disciplinary record told the story of Aldosivi’s frustration. Roberto Bochi picked up a yellow card five minutes before half-time and was subsequently substituted at the break, while Rodrigo González and Esteban Rolón also found themselves in referee Luis Lobo Medina’s book. Aldosivi committed 16 fouls compared to Barracas Central’s five, suggesting the home side’s increasing desperation as the match wore on.

Both goalkeepers were called into action three times each, with the shot statistics remarkably even despite Aldosivi’s possession dominance. The visitors managed nine total shots to the hosts’ eight, indicating their efficiency in transition.

The result does little for either side’s ambitions. Aldosivi, on a decent run of form with three wins in their last five league outings, missed an opportunity to climb from their current 13th position. Meanwhile, Barracas Central extended their recent inconsistent streak, with this draw representing their fourth game without a win from their last five fixtures.

The match defied pre-game predictions that suggested a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side, instead delivering a result that reflected the competitive balance of Argentina’s top flight.