Platense Spring Stunning Upset at Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium

Platense delivered a remarkable 2-1 victory over Talleres Cordoba at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, climbing off the bottom of the Liga Profesional Argentina table with a performance that defied both form and statistics.

The visitors, sitting 15th with just 12 points from 16 matches, arrived in Cordoba having lost four of their last five fixtures. Talleres, ranked 8th on 21 points, were expected to continue their recent improvement after three wins in their last five outings. Instead, Platense produced their most complete performance of the season.

Ivan Vazquez proved the unlikely hero and villain of this topsy-turvy encounter. The midfielder opened the scoring from the penalty spot on 21 minutes, capitalising on Carlos Andres Gariano’s decision to award Platense a spot-kick. His early strike set the tone for a disciplined defensive display that frustrated Talleres throughout the first half.

The home side’s dominance in possession statistics—59% to Platense’s 41%—told only part of the story. Despite registering 10 shots to their opponents’ five and winning six corner kicks to two, Talleres struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against a well-organised Platense backline.

The second half began with immediate drama as Vazquez turned from hero to zero, deflecting a Talleres attack into his own net just six minutes after the restart. The own goal appeared to shift momentum firmly in the hosts’ favour, but Platense’s resilience shone through.

Gabriel Baez Corradi’s unfortunate own goal with seven minutes remaining completed a match defined by defensive errors rather than attacking brilliance. The Talleres defender’s mishap gifted Platense three precious points in their battle against relegation.

The statistics painted a picture of Talleres’ frustration: despite completing 329 of 418 passes and registering eight shots inside the penalty area, they managed only two efforts on target. Platense, conversely, made their limited opportunities count with clinical efficiency.

This result narrows the gap between the sides to seven league positions, providing Platense with vital breathing space in their fight for survival while leaving Talleres to rue missed opportunities in their push for continental qualification.