The leader won in added time: Carrillo decided a match Platense dominated early

The ending that decided the race

The most decisive moment arrived in second-half stoppage time: Guido Carrillo's goal at 90+1' fixed the final score at 2-1. The result follows the official definition: Estudiantes L.P. venció 2-1 a Platense.

Up to that point the match had followed a different script: Platense struck early, Guido Mainero levelled at 24', and Estudiantes only fully tilted the balance in the closing moments.

How the game was broken open

The turning point was temporal rather than tactical: momentum shows Platense dominating 0-30', and Estudiantes imposing itself from minute 30 onward, with a local pressure peak at minute 55. Possession ended 55% to 45% for Estudiantes and the home side finished with greater offensive presence (10 shots on target to 2).

Second-half entries and substitutions left Estudiantes with more attacking options late on; the sustained pressure became the base for the assault that culminated in Carrillo's goal.

A number that changes the reading

The statistical standout was A. Gaich: the highest rating in the match (7.98) and 3 key passes, despite zero dribbles. Another revealing figure: visiting goalkeeper J. Cozzani made 8 saves against 10 shots on target by the home side, keeping Platense in the game until the end.

In terms of build-up play, Estudiantes completed 423 total passes (330 accurate) versus 311 for Platense; that control underpinned the final-period siege that produced Carrillo's winner.

What it leaves in the table

The win keeps Estudiantes on top with 31 points; Platense sits 12th with 16 points. In the head-to-head across nine meetings, Estudiantes now has four wins, Platense two and three draws.

Winning by three points even when the match is tight: that ability to secure results in added time marks teams that fight at the top. — El Memorioso