Central Norte Salta 1 – 1 CA San Miguel
ARG Primera Nacional – July 6, 2026

Match Overview

Central Norte Salta and CA San Miguel battled to a 1‑1 draw in a hard‑fought Primera Nacional encounter at the Estadio El Gigante del Norte. The home side took an early lead through a well‑worked set piece, but San Miguel responded with a composed equaliser midway through the second half to earn a point on the road.

Key Moments

• 12th minute – Central Norte Salta opened the scoring. A corner kick from the left was met by central defender Luis Mansilla, who powered a header into the bottom corner past goalkeeper Sebastián López.
• 28th minute – CA San Miguel nearly levelled when winger Matías Sosa cut inside and unleashed a curling effort that struck the crossbar.
• 63rd minute – San Miguel’s persistence paid off. A quick counter‑attack saw Lautaro Acosta play a one‑two with forward Federico Bravo, before slotting the ball calmly past home keeper Jeremías Ledesma.
• 78th minute – Central Norte pushed for a winner but substitute Alan Rodríguez fired wide from a promising position inside the box.

Tactical Story

Central Norte Salta started aggressively, pressing high and relying on aerial deliveries from dead‑ball situations. Their goal came from precisely that route. As the first half wore on, San Miguel adjusted by dropping their midfield deeper to cut passing lanes, forcing the home side to rely on long‑range efforts. After the break, the visitors increased their tempo on the wings, with Acosta and Sosa causing problems with their direct running. The equaliser came from a well‑rehearsed transition, highlighting San Miguel’s growing composure away from home.

Standout Players

• Luis Mansilla (Central Norte Salta) – Dominant in aerial duels and scored the opening goal with a powerful header.
• Lautaro Acosta (CA San Miguel) – A constant threat on the left flank, his movement and finishing earned the crucial equaliser.
• Jeremías Ledesma (Central Norte Salta) – Made three solid saves to keep his side level, particularly a sharp stop from a deflected shot in the 71st minute.

Season Impact

The draw leaves Central Norte Salta in mid‑table of the Primera Nacional, still within touching distance of the promotion playoff spots. CA San Miguel, meanwhile, extend their unbeaten run to three matches and climb two places, building momentum as the season enters its decisive phase. Both sides will feel they could have taken all three points, but a share of the spoils was ultimately a fair reflection of an even contest.