Canuelas saw off Phoenix 2:1 in a Primera C Regular Season clash that lived up to expectations. The hosts took all three points on Sunday evening, though the contest was far from straightforward. By then, the result felt inevitable given the gulf between the sides. It was a victory that reinforced Canuelas' position at the summit of the table.
And here's the thing — the opening goal came at the forty-minute mark through D. Aguirre. Canuelas controlled possession from the start, and their dominance eventually told. Phoenix pushed back with some energy, but the visitors found themselves chasing shadows. The first half ended with the hosts ahead, and that margin proved crucial.
To be fair, Phoenix responded well after the break. T. Roca's goal in the forty-ninth minute brought them back into the contest. Suddenly the visitors were everywhere, and the match opened up. But Canuelas had one foot in victory, and they knew it. The home side weathered the storm without panic.
The decisive moment arrived in stoppage time. A goal at 90+1 minutes sealed the result, though the scorer wasn't recorded in the data. It was the kind of moment that defines a match — sudden, decisive, and final. Phoenix were left exposed, and there was nothing more to come.
The statistics tell the story of a one-sided battle in terms of territory. Canuelas held 58 per cent possession and registered 143 attacks compared to Phoenix's 99. The hosts put four shots on target while the visitors could only manage one. Efficiency mattered more than volume, and Canuelas delivered when it counted.
This result extends Canuelas' impressive run. They've won their last five matches across all competitions, including victories over Sportivo Barras and Victoriano Arenas. Phoenix, meanwhile, sit thirteenth with 31 points from 30 games. The gap between them is now 26 points, and that's significant.
We had tipped Canuelas for victory at 53 per cent confidence, and the prediction came through. It wasn't a blowout, but the quality difference showed through when it mattered. Canuelas were out-thought on the touchline by their opponents, but the performance was enough. They've strengthened their grip on the top spot.
