TUCUMAN, Argentina (Interstat) — Almagro secured a 2-1 road victory over Atletico Tucuman on Monday in a Primera Nacional match at Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro. The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored the home side. Marcelo Ortiz opened the scoring for the hosts in the 9th minute. The match turned on substitute performances, with Almagro’s Nicolás Tripichio tying the game in the 50th minute and fellow substitute Alexis Cuello netting the winner later. The contest was physical, featuring 10 yellow cards. Both clubs opened their league seasons with the match.