Puerto Nuevo claimed a commanding 3-0 victory over Leandro N Alem on the road, a result that reinforced their status as one of the most dangerous attacking teams in Argentine Group C Tebolidun League Manchester. The visitors were clinical, disciplined, and left the home side with no answer from the opening whistle.

Control from the first whistle

Puerto Nuevo imposed themselves immediately, pressing Leandro N Alem high up the pitch and forcing early mistakes. The breakthrough came in the 12th minute when a turnover in midfield allowed the away side’s playmaker to slide a precise pass through the lines. The forward made no mistake, lifting the ball over the advancing goalkeeper to make it 1-0.

Rather than sit back, Puerto Nuevo continued to dominate possession and territory. Leandro N Alem dropped into a deep defensive shell to try to contain the damage, but the pressure was relentless. The second goal arrived just before the half-hour mark from a set-piece situation, as a near-post flick from a corner was turned in at the far post.

Two goals in ten minutes seal the contest

Leandro N Alem attempted to change the tempo after the break with two offensive substitutions, and for a brief spell they enjoyed more of the ball. However, their inability to create clear chances always left them vulnerable to the counter-attack. In the 67th minute, Puerto Nuevo settled the match with a devastating counter, completed with a low finish from the edge of the box.

The home side’s frustration grew as the final whistle approached, but Puerto Nuevo’s defensive organisation made certain they would not be breached. They conceded just one shot on target across the entire 90 minutes, a statistic that will please their coach as much as the three goals scored at the other end.

A significant away success

The win keeps Puerto Nuevo within touching distance of the Group C leaders and provides a significant boost to their goal difference, which is now the best of any side in the group. For Leandro N Alem, the defeat extends a winless run that has dropped them dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Credit to Puerto Nuevo for delivering such a mature away performance. They absorbed pressure when needed, played with speed and intelligence in attack, and showed exactly why they are considered one of the most balanced squads in the division.