Rio Cuarto, Argentina, ECU — Belgrano (Córdoba) secured a hard-fought away win over Estudiantes de Río Cuarto in the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol, with Francisco González Metilli's second-half goal separating the two sides at the Ciudad de Río Cuarto Antonio Candini.
The match remained level through the opening 58 minutes before González Metilli broke the deadlock, giving Belgrano the lead they would not relinquish. Estudiantes, through Gonzalo Maffini and Javier Ferreira, had their own moments in front of goal but were unable to find the net, leaving the hosts frustrated at the final whistle.
Belgrano's defensive discipline proved crucial in protecting the one-goal advantage through the closing stages, as Estudiantes pressed for an equalizer that never came.
GOALS:- 59' Francisco González Metilli - Belgrano (Córdoba)
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Estudiantes de Río Cuarto: Javier Ferreira - Attacking threat, created chances in search of equalizer- Belgrano (Córdoba): Francisco González Metilli - Match-winning goal, decisive contribution in the second half
KEY STAT: Belgrano (Córdoba) kept a clean sheet on the road, conceding zero goals despite Estudiantes deploying both Maffini and Ferreira in attacking roles.