Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez gives Atletico Tucuman a 1-0 win at Tigre

Atletico Tucuman beat Tigre 1-0 in Clausura - 14 at Estadio Jose Dellagiovanna, with Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez’s late goal deciding a match Tigre largely controlled by territory and possession.

Ruiz Rodriguez breaks the deadlock

The only goal came in the 72nd minute. Juan Infante assisted Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez, who put Atletico Tucuman ahead at 0-1. Ruiz Rodriguez was booked in the 64th minute and sent off in the 75th, leaving Atletico to protect the lead with 10 players.

Santiago Gonzalez received Tigre’s yellow card in the 32nd minute. Atletico’s event list also records bookings for César Leonel Vega at 43' and Clever Domingo Ferreira Ñamandu at 45'.

Tigre had the stronger numbers

Tigre held 69% possession and completed 444 accurate passes from 536 total. They also led 16-11 in total shots, 8-7 for shots inside the box and 5-3 for shots on goal. Their expected-goals figure was 1.3, compared with Atletico’s 1.02, making the 0-1 scoreline a clear contrast with the balance of play.

Atletico goalkeeper L. Ingolotti was the standout performer, earning a 7.9 rating after making five saves.

Atletico moves four points clear

Before kick-off, Atletico were provisionally #10 in Clausura - Group B with 14 points, while Tigre were #11 with 13. Atletico now have 17 points and remain provisionally #10; Tigre stay on 13 points, with their position dependent on tie-breakers. Atletico are four points ahead of Tigre. Both teams had a loss as their most recent pre-match result.