Last weekend’s limp performance against Argentinos Juniors was a real cause for concern for Godoy Cruz as they showed no signs that they would fight off the threat of relegation. Last night in Mendoza, it was a  very different Godoy Cruz as they outplayed Quilmes to a comfortable 2-0 win.  READ MORE AND WATCH THE GOALS….

From the outset, Godoy Cruz played with far more purpose than their relegation rivals and so it was no surprise when Gonzalo Castellani blasted them in front after 25 minutes. A cross from the left eluded everyone allowing Castellani the time and space to control the ball and thump it past Sebastián Peratta.

Five minutes later, the lead was doubled when Claudio Aquino burst through the centre of the Quilmes defence and kept his composure to put breathing space between the two sides.

In truth, the contest ended there despite only 30 minutes on the clock. Quilmes never looked like getting back into the game and a disastrous second half affirmed that.

In an attempt to shake things up at the break, Quilmes manager, Blas Giunta made all three of his substitutions and within moments of the restart, defender, Damián Leyes pulled up with an injury and was forced off.

Playing with 10 and two goals down, Quilmes could ill-afford any further rushes of blood to the head but just a few minutes later, Jonathan Zacaria lunged into a challenge and was promptly shown a second yellow card.

With more than half an hour remaining and now with 9 men the game was over. Godoy Cruz slowed down to walking pace and although they could have increased their lead they eased to victory.

The win shows some signs of life for Godoy Cruz but it is a worrying start to the campaign for Quilmes. A defeat at home to Rosario Central and now this drags them into the thick of the relegation battle.