Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Argentino Merlo (3rd, 35 pts) held a 22-point advantage over Fénix (21st, 13 pts). Argentino Merlo's recent output lagged their position: 27th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Argentino Merlo 1.25 scored and 0.75 conceded per game, Fénix 0.75 and 1.75, with the league averaging 1.03.
The venue was Estadio José M. Moraños, with room for 11,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Argentino Merlo: Víctor López Suárez (86')
Key stats
Possession: Argentino Merlo 59% · Fénix 41% · Total shots: 5-0 · On target: 8-1 · Corners: 13-3