Match Report
34 points for Acassuso (4th), 35 for Argentino Merlo (3rd): a 1-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Argentino Merlo: only 27th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 1.25/0.9 for Acassuso and 1.25/0.75 for Argentino Merlo (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.03.
8 matches unbeaten backed Acassuso's arrival. Argentino Merlo entered with five wins in a row.
Estadio La Quema staged the fixture, a ground that holds 800. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Acassuso led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Acassuso: David Escalante (6'), Román Etcheverri (90') · Argentino Merlo: 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Acassuso 61% · Argentino Merlo 39% · Total shots: 5-10 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 3-3