Independiente secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Estudiantes L.P. at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in a hard-fought Liga Profesional Argentina encounter. The match remained goalless for much of the first half, with both sides showing defensive solidity, though T. Palacios and L. Godoy picked up bookings before the break. The deadlock was finally broken in the 76th minute when G. Avalos, assisted by S. Montiel, found the back of the net for Independiente. Estudiantes briefly rallied, with G. Carrillo equalizing in the 81st minute, but their joy was short-lived. Just a minute later, S. Montiel turned scorer, sealing the win for Independiente and condemning Estudiantes to defeat.