Costa Brava 2–1 San Martin Mendoza – ARFC, 29 June 2026

Costa Brava edged San Martin Mendoza 2–1 in a hard-fought ARFC (Argentine Federal Regional Championship) fixture on 29 June 2026. The home side earned a vital three points in front of their supporters at the Estadio Costa Brava, with both goals coming in a dominant first-half display.

From the opening whistle, Costa Brava took the initiative. They opened the scoring in the 14th minute when a swift counter-attack ended with a clinical finish from inside the box. San Martin Mendoza struggled to cope with the home side’s intensity and conceded a second goal just before halftime, a well-placed header from a corner kick.

San Martin Mendoza showed improved resolve after the break. They pulled one back in the 67th minute through a powerful long-range strike that gave the Costa Brava goalkeeper no chance. Despite mounting pressure in the final 20 minutes, the visitors could not find an equaliser as Costa Brava’s defense, marshaled by their experienced center‑back, held strong.

Impact on the standings: The win keeps Costa Brava in the upper half of the ARFC Zone Norte table, while San Martin Mendoza remain in the relegation zone. The result also extends Costa Brava’s unbeaten run at home to four matches. Both sides will look to build on this performance in their next outings.

Match Timeline

• 14' – Goal: Costa Brava (1-0)
• 44' – Goal: Costa Brava (2-0)
• 67' – Goal: San Martin Mendoza (2-1)
• 90+3' – Final whistle: Costa Brava holds on