Deportivo Merlo 1–2 Villa Dalmine: Visitors Snatch Late Victory in Argentine Group B Clash

Date: 5 July 2026 | Competition: Argentine Group B Tebolidan League Manchester

Villa Dalmine secured a hard-fought 2–1 comeback win over Deportivo Merlo at the Estadio de la Ciudad in a tightly contested Group B fixture. The home side opened the scoring early in the second half, but two quick-fire strikes from Villa Dalmine turned the match on its head before the final whistle.

Match Overview

Deportivo Merlo came into the match looking to build momentum in the lower reaches of the table, while Villa Dalmine aimed to strengthen their playoff push. The first half was a tactical affair with few clear chances, as both midfields cancelled each other out. The deadlock was broken in the 52nd minute when Merlo’s striker nodded in a well‑delivered corner, sending the home fans into celebration.

However, Villa Dalmine responded with purpose. Their equaliser arrived just ten minutes later – a powerful drive from outside the box that left the Merlo goalkeeper with no chance. The visitors then completed the turnaround in the 78th minute, capitalising on a defensive mix‑up to slot home from close range.

Key Moments & Standout Players

• 52' – Merlo 1–0: Centre‑back Lucas Ferreyra rose highest to head home from a corner, giving the home side a deserved lead.
• 62' – Merlo 1–1: Villa Dalmine’s Matías Sosa unleashed a fierce right‑footed shot from 20 yards that nestled into the bottom corner.
• 78' – Merlo 1–2: A defensive lapse allowed substitute Federico Bordón to tap in after a goalmouth scramble.

Villa Dalmine’s midfield general Emiliano Acosta controlled the tempo after the equaliser, while Merlo’s goalkeeper Alan Torres made several fine saves to keep the score respectable.

Standings Impact

The win lifts Villa Dalmine into third place in Group B, just two points behind the leaders with five matches remaining. For Deportivo Merlo, the defeat leaves them in ninth position, now six points adrift of the promotion play‑off spots. The result underscores the competitive nature of the Tebolidan League, where form can change in a matter of minutes.