Ciudad de Campana edged past Belgrano San Nicolás 86-84 in a thrilling Argentina Liga B contest on June 6, 2026. The home team survived a late scare to secure a crucial victory at the Estadio de Campana, keeping their promotion hopes alive in the competitive second-tier league.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams displayed high energy and tactical discipline. Ciuded de Campana built an early advantage through sharp ball movement and efficient shooting, leading 44-38 at halftime. Belgrano San Nicolás responded in the third quarter with a 27-18 run, taking a narrow lead into the final period. The fourth quarter turned into a back-and-forth battle, with multiple lead changes. A three-pointer from Campana’s point guard with 12 seconds left proved to be the game-winner after the visitors missed a last-second attempt.

Key Moments

• First-half dominance: Campana shot 55% from the field in the first two quarters, exploiting mismatches off pick-and-rolls.
• Belgrano’s third-quarter rally: A 14-2 run early in the second half flipped the momentum, powered by tenacious defense and fast-break scores.
• Clutch finish: With the score tied at 84, Campana’s guard, Matías López, drained a step-back three with 12 seconds on the clock. Belgrano’s final possession ended with a contested shot at the buzzer.

Tactical Story

Ciudad de Campana’s coaching staff made key adjustments after halftime, particularly in containing Belgrano’s power forward, who had scored 14 points in the third quarter. By switching to a zone defense and double-teaming the post, Campana forced turnovers and regained control. Offensively, the home team’s spacing and patience allowed them to find open looks late in the shot clock. Belgrano relied heavily on isolation plays, which proved less effective under pressure.

Standout Players

Campana’s Matías López finished with a game-high 24 points, including the game winner, to go with 6 assists. Center Facundo Silva contributed a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds. For Belgrano, forward Augusto Romero posted 22 points and 8 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to earn the road win.

Season Impact

The victory lifts Ciudad de Campana to 15-11 in the Liga B standings, moving them into contention for a top-four finish and a promotion playoff spot. Belgrano San Nicolás drops to 12-14, placing them in the middle of the pack. With several games remaining, Campana’s resilience in close games will be crucial as they push for a move up to the top division.