Deportivo Laferrere produced a composed away performance to beat Sportivo Dock Sud 2-1 in Argentine Group B Tebolidun League Manchester action on October 17, 2026, turning a first-half deficit into a valuable three points at the Estadio de los Inmigrantes.

Dock Sud began with the energy of a home side determined to dictate terms, pressing high and forcing Laferrere into early clearances. That pressure eventually told when Nicolás Benítez opened the scoring, finishing a quick attacking move that stretched the visiting back line. Laferrere, however, stayed calm and gradually found rhythm in midfield, refusing to let the game run away from them.

Match overview

The contest was a classic Group B battle: intense, physical and decided by small margins. Dock Sud’s early lead gave them something to protect, but Laferrere’s response was measured rather than frantic. The visitors began to win more second balls after the half-hour mark and pushed their full-backs higher, creating overloads on the flanks.

The equaliser arrived after the break through Matías Acosta, whose arrival into the box allowed him to convert a low cross that had been deflected into his path. From that point, Laferrere looked the more likely winner, and they found the decisive moment late on when Gonzalo Villalba struck from the edge of the area after Dock Sud failed to clear a corner.

Key moments

• 18th minute: Dock Sud take the lead through Nicolás Benítez after a sharp move down the right.
• 58th minute: Matías Acosta levels for Laferrere, finishing from close range after a deflected cross.
• 82nd minute: Gonzalo Villalba scores the winner with a low effort from the edge of the box.
• 90th minute: Dock Sud push bodies forward, but Laferrere defend their box with discipline.

Tactical story

Dock Sud’s initial plan was clear: press aggressively, force turnovers in wide areas and get early deliveries into the box. It worked for long spells in the first half, but it also left space behind the advanced full-backs. Laferrere adjusted by dropping one midfielder deeper and using quick switches of play to relieve pressure.

In the second half, Laferrere’s midfield trio controlled the tempo. They slowed the game when needed, drew Dock Sud forward and then attacked the gaps. The winning goal came from exactly that pattern: a set piece that was not cleared properly, followed by a calm finish from Villalba.

Standout performers

Acosta’s equaliser changed the mood of the match, while Villalba’s late strike underlined his importance in the final third. For Dock Sud, Benítez was their most dangerous outlet and caused problems throughout the first hour. Their goalkeeper also made two strong saves to keep the score level before the winner.

What the result means

Laferrere leave with three important points and renewed momentum in the Group B table. Dock Sud, meanwhile, will rue a strong start that did not translate into a result. The match showed how narrow the margins are in this competition: one set piece and one moment of quality were enough to separate the sides.