Overview
- Ayrton Costa headed in from a Leandro Paredes corner before Edinson Cavani converted a stoppage-time penalty that Paredes ceded to him.
- The victory secures first place in Zone A and guarantees home ties through the playoffs, with only a potential final at a neutral venue.
- Cavani returned after roughly two months out and scored off the bench, offering a timely boost for the knockout phase.
- The round-of-16 matchup will be set after the date closes, with reports naming Sarmiento along with either Gimnasia La Plata or Talleres as possible opponents.
- Tigre’s final position and potential Copa Sudamericana berth depend on other Monday results.