Belgrano Zarate 1 – 1 CDYF Las Mandarinas
ARFC – Matchday 14 | 13 July 2026, 02:00 local time

A tightly contested ARFC clash at the Estadio Julio César Villagra ended in a 1‑1 draw between Belgrano Zarate and CDYF Las Mandarinas. Both sides traded blows in the first half, but neither could find a decisive edge after the interval, leaving the points shared in a result that keeps both teams in the upper half of the table.

First‑half action sets the tone

The match burst into life inside the opening quarter of an hour. Las Mandarinas, known for their quick transitions, struck first in the 12th minute when winger Facundo Troncoso cut inside from the left and curled a low shot into the far corner. The away side’s early pressure forced Belgrano Zarate onto the back foot, but the home team responded well. Captain Lucas Ferreyra equalised in the 28th minute with a powerful header from a corner, giving the Zarate faithful a reason to roar.

The tempo remained high, with both goalkeepers called into action. Belgrano’s Ignacio Sosa made a sharp save to deny Las Mandarinas striker Lautaro Medina, while at the other end, Martín Giménez tipped a long‑range effort from Nicolás Bustos over the bar. The scoreline stood at 1‑1 at the break, a fair reflection of an open first 45 minutes.

Second half: stalemate despite late pushes

After the restart, both coaches made tactical tweaks. Belgrano Zarate pushed higher, looking to exploit the flanks, while Las Mandarinas dropped into a compact block, inviting pressure before attempting to break quickly. The game became more physical, with several crunching challenges earning yellow cards for both sides.

The best chance of the second half fell to Las Mandarinas on 73 minutes. A swift counter‑attack saw Tomás Gutiérrez race through on goal, but his shot was parried away by Sosa, and the rebound was cleared off the line by defender Juan Pablo Heredia. Zarate’s best opportunity came deep into stoppage time, but a dipping volley from substitute Emiliano Rojas sailed just over the crossbar.

Neither side could find the winner, and the final whistle confirmed a share of the spoils.

Key moments

• 12’ – 0‑1: Facundo Troncoso opens the scoring for Las Mandarinas with a clinical finish.
• 28’ – 1‑1: Lucas Ferreyra headers home from a corner to level for Belgrano Zarate.
• 73’: Tomás Gutiérrez’s one‑on‑one chance is saved; Heredia’s goalline clearance preserves the draw.

Standout performers

• Lucas Ferreyra (Belgrano Zarate): The captain’s goal and tireless work in midfield were crucial for the home side.
• Facundo Troncoso (CDYF Las Mandarinas): His early strike and constant threat on the wing troubled the Zarate defence all night.
• Ignacio Sosa (Belgrano Zarate): Made several important saves, especially after the break, to keep his team in the game.

Impact on the ARFC table

The draw leaves Belgrano Zarate in 5th position with 23 points from 14 matches, just two points adrift of the top four. CDYF Las Mandarinas remain one point behind in 7th place, but with a game in hand. With the season approaching its halfway stage, every point matters in the tightly packed ARFC standings.

Both teams will be back in action next week, with Belgrano Zarate travelling to face Club Atlético Paraná, while Las Mandarinas host Deportivo Santo Tomé. The race for the playoff places remains wide open.