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Godoy Cruz Held to 0-0 in Asad’s Return as Relegation Fight Goes to Final Stretch

A goalless derby keeps Godoy Cruz’s survival dependent on the final fixtures.

Overview

  • The Cuyo derby finished 0-0 in Mendoza on Matchday 14, marking Omar “Turco” Asad’s debut in his third spell as Godoy Cruz coach.
  • After the draw, the lower end of the annual table includes Godoy Cruz on 28 points, with San Martín de San Juan and Aldosivi on 27.
  • In the averages table, Aldosivi occupy the relegation place, while by the annual table San Martín are currently in the drop zone.
  • A playoff between Godoy Cruz and Aldosivi remains possible if they end level on annual points once the promedio-relegated team is excluded.
  • Key moments included a standout save by Franco Petroli and an Agustín Auzmendi goal disallowed for offside, with Andrés Gariano refereeing and Héctor Paletta on VAR for the TNT Sports broadcast.