Argentina Primera Nacional – Match Report

Deportivo Maipú Edge Chacarita Juniors in Five-Goal Thriller

Deportivo Maipú claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Chacarita Juniors on June 1, 2026, at Estadio Omar Higinio Mónaco in Mendoza. The home side had to come from behind twice before snatching the win late in the second half.

Chacarita struck first through a well-taken free kick by Federico Bravo in the 15th minute. Maipú responded just before half-time when Luis Silba headed in a corner. The visitors regained the lead in the 58th minute via a penalty from Brian Ferreyra, but Maipú equalised again in the 73rd minute through Agustín Manzur’s deflected strike.

The winner came in the 84th minute: Fernando Coniglio got on the end of a cross from the right and smashed home from close range. The goal sent the home fans into raptures and lifted Maipú to mid-table in the Primera Nacional, while Chacarita remained in the relegation zone.

Key Stats

• Goals: Maipú 3 – 2 Chacarita
• Possession: Maipú 52% – 48% Chacarita
• Shots on target: 6 – 4
• Yellow cards: 3 – 2

Post-Match Reaction

Maipú coach Juan Manuel Sara praised his side’s resilience: “We never gave up. Even when we went behind, the belief in the dressing room was strong. This win could be a turning point for our season.”