All Boys 0-1 San Telmo: Visitors Edge Tight Primera Nacional Clash

San Telmo claimed a valuable 1-0 away victory over All Boys in the Argentine Primera Nacional on September 13, 2026, thanks to a solitary second-half goal at the Estadio Islas Malvinas. The win keeps San Telmo in the hunt for a promotion playoff spot, while All Boys are left to rue a lack of cutting edge in front of goal.

In a match of few clear-cut chances, San Telmo’s organisation and clinical finishing proved the difference. All Boys dominated possession for long spells but could not find a way past a resolute visiting defence.

Match Overview

Competition: Argentine Primera Nacional
Venue: Estadio Islas Malvinas, Buenos Aires
Final Score: All Boys 0-1 San Telmo

The first half was a cagey affair, with both sides wary of the other’s counter-attacking threat. All Boys saw more of the ball, with midfielder Enzo Avaro pulling the strings, but San Telmo’s back four held firm. The best chance of the opening period fell to All Boys’ striker Jonathan Ferrari, whose header from a corner was cleared off the line by San Telmo defender Rodrigo Ayala.

The decisive moment arrived in the 67th minute. San Telmo won a free-kick on the left flank, and after a short training-ground routine, the ball was whipped into the box where Facundo Pons glanced a header into the far corner. The goal silenced the home crowd and gave the visitors a lead to protect.

All Boys pushed forward in search of an equaliser, throwing bodies into the box and forcing a series of late corners. But San Telmo goalkeeper Joaquín Pucheta produced two outstanding saves in the final 10 minutes to preserve the clean sheet and secure all three points.

Key Moments

• 29’ – Chance, All Boys: Ferrari’s header cleared off the line by Ayala.
• 67’ – Goal, San Telmo: Facundo Pons heads in from a well-worked free-kick.
• 81’ – Save, San Telmo: Pucheta tips over a fierce drive from All Boys’ substitute.
• 90+4’ – Chance, All Boys: Last-ditch block denies a late equaliser.

Tactical Story

All Boys lined up in a 4-3-3, looking to use width and overlap their full-backs to stretch San Telmo’s defence. However, San Telmo employed a disciplined 4-4-2 mid-block, forcing the hosts into crosses rather than central penetration. The visitors’ centre-back pairing of Ayala and Leandro Hertel dealt comfortably with most aerial balls.

San Telmo’s attacking plan was based on set-pieces and quick transitions. Their goal came from exactly that – a dead-ball situation that All Boys failed to defend. After taking the lead, San Telmo dropped deeper, inviting pressure but remaining compact and limiting clear sights of goal.

All Boys manager Ramiro Pizarro made attacking substitutions, but the lack of a natural finisher proved costly. San Telmo’s game management in the final 20 minutes was exemplary, slowing the tempo and taking the sting out of the game.

Standout Players

• Facundo Pons (San Telmo): Scored the winning goal and worked hard defensively from the front.
• Joaquín Pucheta (San Telmo): Made crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.
• Rodrigo Ayala (San Telmo): Rock-solid at the back, including a goal-line clearance.
• Enzo Avaro (All Boys): Dictated play in midfield but lacked support in the final third.

Season Impact and Table Context

The three points lift San Telmo into a stronger position in the Primera Nacional standings, keeping their promotion hopes alive. For All Boys, the defeat leaves them needing to rediscover their scoring touch if they are to climb the table.

San Telmo have now kept three clean sheets in their last five matches, a testament to their defensive solidity. All Boys, meanwhile, have failed to score in three of their last four home fixtures, a worrying trend for their supporters.