Rivadavia Venado Tuerto 0-1 Los Andes Alcorta — Los Andes Alcorta secured a valuable 1-0 away win over Rivadavia Venado Tuerto in ARFC action on Thursday, September 24, 2026, riding a second-half goal and a resilient defensive display to leave with all three points.

Match Overview

Played at Rivadavia’s home ground in Venado Tuerto, the contest shaped up as a classic ARFC battle between a home side eager to dictate terms and an away team prepared to defend deep, absorb pressure, and strike on the counter. Rivadavia Venado Tuerto saw more of the ball for long stretches, but Los Andes Alcorta defended their penalty area with discipline and found the decisive moment after the break.

The only goal of the game arrived in the 57th minute. Los Andes Alcorta worked the ball into space on the right flank, and a low cross into the box was converted from close range by striker Facundo Ibarra. It was a finish that rewarded the visitors for their patience and their willingness to attack with purpose when the opportunity appeared.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: Rivadavia created the first meaningful chance, with a header flashing just wide of the far post after a deep cross from the left.
• 28th minute: Los Andes goalkeeper Lautaro Sosa made a sharp save at his near post to deny Rivadavia’s advancing forward.
• 42nd minute: The match grew scrappier in midfield, with both sides committing fouls to stop quick transitions.
• 57th minute: Facundo Ibarra scored the breakthrough goal for Los Andes Alcorta, finishing calmly after a dangerous move down the right.
• 73rd minute: Rivadavia thought they had equalised, but the referee’s assistant raised the flag for offside.
• 84th minute: Sosa produced another important stop, pushing a stinging effort away from the bottom corner.
• 90+3rd minute: A last-ditch clearance from the Los Andes defence denied Rivadavia one final chance from inside the six-yard box.

Tactical Story

Rivadavia Venado Tuerto lined up with an aggressive approach, looking to use width and quick combinations around the penalty area. Their midfield trio tried to pin Los Andes back, and for periods of the first half they succeeded. The problem was the final pass: too often, promising moves ended with a blocked shot or an overhit cross.

Los Andes Alcorta set up to frustrate. Their back four stayed compact, the holding midfielders protected the space in front of the defence, and the wide players dropped in without the ball. When they won possession, they looked to spring forward quickly. That game plan produced the game’s defining moment, and from there Los Andes defended their lead with concentration and no little amount of grit.

Standout Players

• Facundo Ibarra (Los Andes Alcorta): Scored the winning goal and held the ball up well, giving his team an outlet when they were under pressure.
• Lautaro Sosa (Los Andes Alcorta): Kept a clean sheet and made two crucial saves, including a late stop that preserved the three points.
• Tomás Ferreyra (Rivadavia Venado Tuerto): Was the home side’s most creative presence, repeatedly finding space between the lines and testing the visiting defence.
• Martín Aguirre (Rivadavia Venado Tuerto): Commanded his area well and made a couple of important interventions, even though he was beaten once.

What the Result Means in the ARFC Table

The win gives Los Andes Alcorta a timely boost in the ARFC standings, moving them closer to the playoff conversation and extending their strong away form. For Rivadavia Venado Tuerto, it is a frustrating result: they controlled long spells of the match but were left with nothing to show for their possession and territory.

In a league where margins are often decided by a single goal, this 0-1 result could prove important come the end of the season. Los Andes Alcorta will take confidence from a disciplined road performance, while Rivadavia Venado Tuerto will need to turn their attacking pressure into goals in the coming fixtures.

Up Next

Los Andes Alcorta will look to build on the victory when they return to home action, hoping to turn this result into a run of consistency. Rivadavia Venado Tuerto, meanwhile, will focus on sharper finishing and better decision-making in the final third as they aim to bounce back from a narrow home defeat.