Estudiantes La Plata claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over CA Platense in the Argentine Division 1 on September 13, 2026, at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi. In a match that blended patient build-up with sudden counter-attacking danger, the Pincharrata found the decisive moment late in the second half to secure three important points. Guido Carrillo gave Estudiantes the lead, Ronaldo Martínez equalized for Platense, and Edwuin Cetré struck the winner to send the home crowd home happy.

Match Overview

Estudiantes entered the contest looking to reinforce their reputation as one of the most difficult home teams in the Argentine Division 1. CA Platense, by contrast, arrived with a compact, disciplined plan designed to frustrate the hosts and spring quick attacks through the channels. For long stretches, that plan worked: Platense defended deep, limited space between the lines, and threatened on the break.

The first half belonged mostly to Estudiantes in terms of possession, but Platense made the opening 45 minutes uncomfortable. The visitors pressed selectively, dropped into a narrow 4-4-2 block when needed, and forced Estudiantes to circulate the ball around the penalty area rather than through it. The breakthrough came from a set piece, a familiar weapon for a side with tall, aggressive targets in the box.

After halftime, the game opened up. Platense’s equalizer gave the match a different rhythm, forcing Estudiantes to chase the winner. The hosts responded with more direct running, earlier crosses, and a decisive substitution that changed the attacking dynamic. By the final whistle, Estudiantes had done enough to claim the result, but Platense left with credit for a brave, organized performance.

Key Moments

• 18′ — Guido Carrillo opens the scoring: Estudiantes won a corner on the right, and José Sosa delivered a precise ball toward the near post. Carrillo attacked the space ahead of his marker and powered a header past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
• 31′ — Platense’s first warning: Vicente Taborda found room just outside the box and curled a shot toward the far corner, forcing Matías Mansilla into a diving save. It was a sign that Platense could hurt Estudiantes if given too much time in transition.
• 54′ — Ronaldo Martínez equalizes: Platense broke quickly after winning the ball in midfield. A diagonal pass released Ronaldo Martínez behind the Estudiantes back line, and the forward kept his composure, slotting a low finish across the goalkeeper to make it 1-1.
• 66′ — Mansilla keeps Estudiantes level: Platense nearly completed the turnaround when Mateo Pellegrino met a cross inside the six-yard box. Mansilla reacted sharply, blocking the effort with his legs before the defense cleared the danger.
• 79′ — Edwuin Cetré scores the winner: José Sosa threaded a pass between Platense’s midfield and defense, and Cetré took it in stride. The winger cut inside onto his right foot and fired a low shot into the bottom corner, sparking celebrations around the Hirschi.
• 88′ — Platense reduced to 10 men: Gastón Suso, already on a yellow card, was shown a second caution after stopping a Estudiantes counterattack with a late challenge. Platense had to see out the final minutes a man down.
• 90+4′ — Final defensive stand: Platense pushed bodies forward in search of a dramatic equalizer, but Estudiantes defended the final set piece with composure and cleared the ball upfield as the referee blew the final whistle.

Tactical Story

Estudiantes set up with a flexible attacking shape, often building through José Sosa and Enzo Pérez in midfield while asking the fullbacks to provide width. The hosts dominated the ball, but Platense’s compact defensive block made central progression difficult. Estudiantes’ best early chances came from set pieces and second balls, rather than open-play combinations.

Platense’s game plan was clear: defend in numbers, stay connected, and attack with purpose when turnovers occurred. Their equalizer was a perfect example. The visitors won possession in midfield, moved the ball forward quickly, and isolated Ronaldo Martínez against a retreating back line. For a 10-minute spell after the goal, Platense looked the more likely side to score next.

The match turned on Estudiantes’ substitutions and a shift in approach. With more direct running in the wide areas, the hosts stopped overplaying in front of Platense’s block and began attacking the space behind it. Cetré’s introduction gave Estudiantes a fresh outlet, and the winning goal came from exactly that kind of vertical pass. Platense, who had defended so diligently for much of the night, could not recover their shape in time.

Standout Players

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