Central Córdoba defeated Unión de Santa Fe 1-0 on February 6, 2026, in the fourth round of the Torneo Apertura. A second-half set-piece goal by Michael Santos secured the victory for the home side at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades.
Match Highlights
- Decisive Goal: In the second half, Michael Santos broke the deadlock by scoring from a set piece following a precise cross from Marco Iacobelli.
- First Half Controversy: The first half was characterized by a lack of clear playmaking. A significant talking point was a harsh foul by Tijanovich on Mauro Pittón, which went unreviewed by VAR.
- Unión’s Struggles: Unión, led by Leo Madelón, appeared disjointed and lacked offensive depth. Despite late substitutions, including bringing on Palavecino and Colazo, they failed to find an equalizer.
- Key Saves: Central Córdoba goalkeeper Alan Aguerre preserved the clean sheet by making a critical save on a header from Marcelo Estigarribia and a shot from Cristian Tarragona.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Central Córdoba | Unión de Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 1 | 0 |
| Goal Scorer | Michael Santos (2nd Half) | — |
| Ball Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Round | 4 (Torneo Apertura) | 4 (Torneo Apertura) |
| Venue | Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades | — |
The victory ended a long goal drought for the home team and left Unión returning to Santa Fe with no points after a performance described as lacklustre.