San Martín (San Juan) Edges Deportivo Maipú 2-1 in Primera Nacional Thriller

San Martín de San Juan secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo Maipú in a pulsating encounter at the Estadio Hilario Sánchez. The match, played on May 24, 2026, saw the home side come from behind to claim three points, maintaining their strong start to the Primera Nacional season.

Deportivo Maipú stunned the home crowd by taking an early lead. A swift counter-attack caught the San Martín defense off guard, and a composed finish gave the visitors a 1-0 advantage inside the first 15 minutes. However, the Verdinegro responded with intensity, pressing high and forcing errors from the Maipú backline.

San Martín's equalizer arrived just before halftime. A corner kick was not cleared, and after a goalmouth scramble, a deflected shot found the back of the net. The packed stadium erupted as the teams went into the break level. The second half saw the home side take control, and the winning goal came midway through the period. A piercing through ball split the Maipú defense, allowing a San Martín striker to slot home with composure.

Deportivo Maipú pushed for an equalizer in the final minutes, but San Martín held firm, with goalkeeper and defenders making crucial blocks. The win is a sign of San Martín's ambition to return to the top flight. For Maipú, despite the loss, they showed glimpses of quality that will serve them well in the long season ahead.

The result lifts San Martín into the upper echelons of the Primera Nacional standings, while Maipú remain mid-table. The match exemplified the high-stakes drama of Argentine second-division football, where every point matters in the race for promotion.