In an ARFC clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats, San Martin Mendoza and CDA Monte Miaz played out a 1-1 draw on 27 July 2026. The match, which kicked off at 02:00, saw both teams take a share of the points after an evenly contested 90 minutes.

Match Overview

San Martin Mendoza, playing at their home venue, entered the game as slight favourites given their strong recent form. CDA Monte Miaz, however, showed no signs of intimidation and matched their hosts in intensity from the first whistle. The draw extends both teams’ unbeaten runs in the league.

Key Moments

• 22nd minute: San Martin broke the deadlock through a clinical finish from Gonzalo Pereyra, who latched onto a through ball and slotted past the advancing goalkeeper.
• 41st minute: CDA Monte Miaz equalised with a well-struck volley from Luciano Fernández after a corner was only partially cleared.
• 63rd minute: San Martin’s Federico Álvarez was shown a second yellow card for a late tackle, reducing the home side to ten men.
• 75th minute: Despite being a man down, San Martin nearly regained the lead through a long-range effort that hit the crossbar.
• 90th+3 minute: CDA Monte Miaz had a penalty appeal waved away in stoppage time, much to the frustration of their bench.

Tactical Story

San Martin Mendoza lined up in a 4-3-3, aiming to dominate possession and use width to stretch the CDA defence. CDA Monte Miaz countered with a compact 4-4-2, looking to exploit spaces on the break. The sending off forced San Martin into a more defensive posture, allowing CDA to push forward in the final quarter of the match.

Standout Performers

• Gonzalo Pereyra (San Martin Mendoza): Scored a well-taken goal and was a constant menace until his substitution in the 70th minute.
• Luciano Fernández (CDA Monte Miaz): His equaliser was a moment of quality, and he worked hard defensively throughout.
• Mariano López (CDA Monte Miaz): Dominated the midfield battles after the sending off and nearly created a winner.

Season Impact

The result leaves San Martin Mendoza in the upper half of the ARFC standings, while CDA Monte Miaz continue to show they are a tough side to beat. The draw keeps both teams in contention for the title race, with just a few points separating the top clubs.