Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Deportivo Merlo 14th with 39 points, Ituzaingó 22nd with 14, 25 apart. Recent form told a different story for Deportivo Merlo: only 20th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 14th. In league terms the two rates read 0.58/1.55 for Ituzaingó and 1.03/1.45 for Deportivo Merlo (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 0.98.
Ituzaingó had not won in 11 games. Deportivo Merlo had not won in 5 games.
The venue was Estadio de Ituzaingó, with room for 7,000 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-0.
Key stats
Possession: Ituzaingó 43% · Deportivo Merlo 57% · Total shots: 6-4 · On target: 4-1 · Corners: 2-2