Molinos El Pirata 3–2 Dep. San Martin
Peruvian Liga 2 | 21 July 2026

Molinos El Pirata snatched a dramatic 3–2 victory over Dep. San Martin in an absorbing Peruvian Liga 2 encounter, rallying from a goal down to secure all three points on home soil. The match, played on 21 July 2026, featured five goals and swung decisively in the second half as the home side’s attacking verve proved decisive.

Match Overview

Both sides entered the contest in the lower half of the Liga 2 standings, making this a crucial fixture for building momentum. Dep. San Martin started brightly and took a first-half lead, but Molinos El Pirata responded with a swift equaliser before the interval. The visitors regained the advantage early in the second period, only for the home team to produce a stirring fightback with two unanswered goals to complete the turnaround.

Key Moments

• 22’ – San Martin strike first: A well-worked move down the right flank allowed Dep. San Martin’s forward to slot home from close range, putting the visitors 1–0 up.
• 38’ – Pirata equalise: Molinos El Pirata capitalised on a defensive lapse, with their top scorer finishing calmly after a cut‑back from the left wing.
• 54’ – San Martin regain lead: A powerful header from a corner restored the visitors’ advantage, making it 2–1.
• 67’ – Pirata level again: Quick interplay in the penalty area ended with a low drive that beat the San Martin goalkeeper at his near post.
• 79’ – Winning goal: The home side’s midfielder unleashed a curling shot from outside the box that nestled into the top corner, completing the 3–2 fightback.

Tactical Story

Molinos El Pirata showed resilience after falling behind twice, with their midfield gaining control in the final half‑hour. Dep. San Martin’s early aggression faded after the hour mark, allowing the hosts to push higher up the pitch and exploit spaces left by tired defenders. The home team’s ability to switch play quickly from flank to flank unsettled the visitors’ defensive shape.

Standout Players

• Molinos El Pirata’s No.10: Orchestrated the comeback with intelligent passing and scored the equaliser and the winner.
• Dep. San Martin’s centre‑half: Scored from a set‑piece and made several crucial interventions, but was ultimately unable to prevent the defeat.

Impact on the Liga 2 Standings

The victory moved Molinos El Pirata up to seventh place in the Peruvian Liga 2 table, boosting their push for a playoff spot. Dep. San Martin remain in the bottom half, now facing increased pressure to pick up points in their upcoming fixtures.