Independiente Rivadavia vs Barracas Central

Barracas Central stunned league leaders Independiente Rivadavia with a clinical 2-1 away victory at the Estadio Bautista Gargantini in Matchday 10 of the Apertura. A ruthless first-half display from the visitors was enough to seal all three points in Mendoza. Gonzalo Morales broke the deadlock on 33 minutes, swiveling to finish after a defensive mix-up at the back. Jhonatan Candia then doubled the advantage just before the break, capping a rapid counter-attack with a clinical strike in the 44th minute. The hosts pushed hard after half-time but could only muster a consolation through José Florentín, who headed home in the 84th minute. It was too little, too late as Barracas Central held firm. Despite the setback, Independiente Rivadavia remain top of their group on 17 points, but Tigre are lurking just one point behind. For Barracas Central, a deserved road win that provides a major confidence boost.