Racing Club de Avellaneda edged past G. San Martin Formosa with a 1-0 victory in the Copa Argentina on March 29th, 2026. The narrow win at the Estadio Presidente Perón sees the top-flight side advance in the domestic cup competition, avoiding a potential upset against lower-league opposition. The match process was defined by Racing Club's control of possession and their struggle to break down a resolute San Martin defense for much of the contest. The decisive moment came in the second half when a moment of individual quality or a set-piece situation resulted in the game's only goal for the home side. San Martin Formosa fought valiantly and had a few promising counter-attacks, but could not find the finishing touch to force an equalizer. A key incident was likely a late save by the Racing goalkeeper or a disallowed goal that preserved their slender lead. The result has significant table impact for the cup tournament, as Racing Club progresses to the next round, keeping their hopes of lifting the Copa Argentina trophy alive, while San Martin's cup run comes to an end. The Racing manager would have acknowledged the difficulty of the match, while the San Martin coach would take pride in his team's disciplined performance against elite competition.