Deportivo Metalurgico Stun Defensores de Glew with Late Comeback

Glew, Argentina – June 13, 2026 – Deportivo Metalurgico produced a spirited second‑half fightback to defeat Defensores de Glew 2‑1 in an ARFC league match at the Estadio de Glew. The visitors rallied from a goal down to claim all three points and climb away from the relegation zone.

Match Overview

The contest began with Defensores de Glew taking the initiative on home soil, pressing high and creating early chances. Their persistence paid off just before the half‑hour mark, but Deportivo Metalurgico improved dramatically after the interval. A tactical reshuffle and increased urgency turned the tide, culminating in two quick goals that silenced the home crowd.

Key Moments

• 24th minute: Defensores de Glew opened the scoring when striker Lautaro Ríos latched onto a through ball and slotted past the advancing goalkeeper.
• 52nd minute: Metalurgico equalized from a set piece – defender Martín Cáceres rose highest to head in a corner, leveling the score.
• 67th minute: The turnaround was completed when substitute winger Franco Díaz cut inside from the left and drilled a low shot into the far corner.

Tactical Story

Defensores de Glew employed a direct 4‑4‑2 shape, relying on long balls to the target men. This worked in the first half but became predictable. Deportivo Metalurgico, initially set up in a 4‑2‑3‑1, switched to a more aggressive 4‑3‑3 after the break, pushing wing‑backs forward and pressing higher. The change disrupted Defensores’ rhythm and created space for Díaz’s decisive run.

Standout Performers

• Franco Díaz (Deportivo Metalurgico): The game‑changer off the bench. His pace and direct running caused chaos, and his winning goal was superbly taken.
• Martín Cáceres (Deportivo Metalurgico): Solid defensively and a threat in the air; his equalizer gave his team the platform to push for victory.
• Lautaro Ríos (Defensores de Glew): The home side’s best player, but isolated after the break. His first‑half goal was his fifth of the season.

Table Impact

The victory lifts Deportivo Metalurgico to 12th place in the ARFC league standings, moving four points clear of the bottom three. Defensores de Glew remain in 14th, just one point above the relegation places, with only one win in their last five matches.