Godoy Cruz beat Colon Santa Fe 2-0 in the First National Division's regular season round 29 on Saturday evening. The hosts ran out comfortable winners at home, with goals coming just before and well after the interval. It was a result that kept them three points clear of sixth-placed Colon at the midway stage of the campaign.
V. Poggi opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time, catching the defence off guard before half-time. Colon responded with tactical changes, bringing on A. Toledo and S. Olmedo as the second half began. The visitors looked to regain momentum, but Godoy Cruz held their shape and waited for their moment.
And here's the thing — the match turned on a single moment in the second half. N. Brunet doubled the lead in the 82nd minute, finishing a move that exposed the visitors' defensive frailties. By then, Colon had already lost their composure, and the game was effectively over. A. Guerrero and S. Martinez came on for the hosts, adding fresh legs to a dominant side.
We had called a home win with 64 per cent confidence before kickoff. To be fair, the prediction held water — Godoy Cruz controlled the tempo and made their chances count. They had five shots on target to Colon's four, yet the difference came in clinical finishing. The visitors were reduced to ten men late on, but the damage had been done.
The statistics tell a straightforward story. Both sides shared possession equally at 50 per cent, but Godoy Cruz generated 135 attacks compared to Colon's 100. Off target, the hosts had just one shot while the visitors managed two — a reflection of how little space either side created. Colon finished with five yellow cards and a red, N. Thaller sent off in the 90th minute for a second booking.
The result leaves Godoy Cruz third with 49 points from 29 games, while Colon sit sixth on 45. The hosts have won four of their last five across all competitions, including that 2-1 victory over San Miguel last week. Colon, meanwhile, have lost three of their last five and need the points badly going forward.