Match Report
The table read 12th (Argentino Merlo, 41 pts) against 10th (Deportivo Laferrere, 47 pts), 6 points apart. Argentino Merlo had been under-performing their position — 18th on five-round form against 12th in the table. Against a league average of 0.98 goals per team per game, Argentino Merlo ran at 0.88 scored and 1 conceded, Deportivo Laferrere at 1.21 and 1.29.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Argentino Merlo 1, draws 2, Deportivo Laferrere 2, at 2.4 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 20% of the wins in this fixture.
The venue was Estadio Juan Carlos Brieva, with room for 11,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Deportivo Laferrere led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-3.
Goal scorers
Argentino Merlo: Diego Aguirre (17') · Deportivo Laferrere: Franco Romero (40'), Alejandro Benítez (45'), Alan Visco (62')
Key stats
Possession: Argentino Merlo 48% · Deportivo Laferrere 52% · Total shots: 7-10 · On target: 10-15 · Corners: 6-3




