Instituto beats Independiente 4-1 in Avellaneda

Cordoba side extends lead in Group A after Maximiliano Meza's red card turns match.

Sources: Infobae, La Nación, Tiempo Sur3 sources ↓|3 October 2026 at 03:24· 1 min read

KEY POINTS

Instituto won 4-1 away at Independiente in Torneo Clausura Matchday 11
Maximiliano Meza scored and was sent off before half-time
Instituto lead Group A with 25 points after the victory
Independiente stay sixth on 17 points, three clear of Union
Goals: Lazaro, De La Fuente, Gallardo, Luna (Instituto); Meza (Independiente)

Instituto defeated Independiente 4-1 at the Libertadores de America stadium in Avellaneda on the opening night of Torneo Clausura Matchday 11. The visitors took an early lead through Jeremias Lazaro in the 16th minute before Maximiliano Meza equalised for the hosts six minutes later following a VAR check for offside.

Meza was sent off for a second yellow card just before half-time after a challenge on Matias Tissera, leaving Independiente with ten men for the entire second half. Hernan De La Fuente restored Instituto's advantage early in the second period.

“The referee's criteria for managing a match is far from adequate.”
— La Nacion editorial on referee Hernan Mastrangelo

Matias Gallardo and Alex Luna added further goals in the 20th and 35th minutes of the second half to seal a comprehensive victory. The win lifts Instituto to 25 points, consolidating their position as sole leaders of Group A.

Independiente remain on 17 points, currently sixth and holding a playoff spot three points clear of Union. The defeat extends the team's winless run at home under coach Jadson Viera.

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