On May 18, 2026, Deportivo Maipu secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nueva Chicago in the Argentine Primera Nacional. The match, played under the lights at the Estadio Omar Higinio Sperdutti, saw the home side edge past a resilient Chicago side with a solitary goal that proved decisive in the tight contest.

Match Summary

From the opening whistle, both teams showed intent, but it was Deportivo Maipu who controlled possession in the early exchanges. The breakthrough came in the 34th minute when a well-worked move down the right flank ended with a precise finish from Facundo Sosa, who slotted home after a clever cutback. Nueva Chicago responded strongly after the interval, pressing for an equalizer, but Maipu’s defense held firm.

Key Moments

• 34' Goal: Facundo Sosa (Deportivo Maipu) – cool finish from inside the box after a pass from Juan Cruz Esquivel.
• 62' Missed Chance: Chicago’s Lautaro Cerato fired wide from a promising free kick position.
• 78' Red Card: Nueva Chicago’s Fernando Rodríguez was shown a second yellow for a late challenge, reducing the visitors to ten men.
• 90+3' Save: Maipu goalkeeper Ignacio Arce denied a late header to preserve the clean sheet.

Tactical Story

Deportivo Maipu adopted a compact 4-4-2 shape, looking to hit on the counter after taking the lead. Nueva Chicago, managed by Rodrigo Gutiérrez, tried to build through midfield but struggled to break down a disciplined defensive block. The sending off effectively ended Chicago’s hopes of salvaging a point.

Impact on the Standings

The win lifted Deportivo Maipu into mid-table in the Primera Nacional, while Nueva Chicago dropped closer to the relegation zone. With only a handful of matches remaining, every point is crucial in Argentina’s second division.