Ezeiza 3–2 Control Orientado: Late Drama Secures Win in ARFC Clash

In an entertaining ARFC encounter at the Estadio Municipal de Ezeiza, the home side snatched a dramatic 3–2 victory over Control Orientado on Thursday night. The match, which kicked off at 02:00, featured end-to-end action, six goals, and a late winner that sent the local fans into raptures. The result lifts Ezeiza into mid-table in the ARFC standings, while Control Orientado remain in the relegation places after a third straight defeat.

Control Orientado Take Surprise Lead

The visitors stunned the home crowd by taking the lead inside three minutes. A quick throw-in caught the Ezeiza defense napping, and forward Lucas Benítez was given time to turn and fire a low shot past goalkeeper Franco Díaz. Ezeiza responded well, and they were level in the 14th minute when midfielder Nicolás Romero fired a free kick from 25 yards that took a deflection off the wall and nestled into the corner.

Second-Half Rollercoaster

Control Orientado regained the lead just after the restart when striker Matías Pereyra nodded home from a corner kick in the 51st minute. Ezeiza coach Jorge Martínez made an attacking substitution, bringing on forward Emiliano Gómez, and it paid off in the 68th minute. Gómez chested down a long ball, turned his marker, and volleyed home from the edge of the box to make it 2–2. The game opened up, and both sides had chances, with Control Orientado hitting the crossbar through a free kick in the 79th minute.

Winning Goal in Stoppage Time

Just as it seemed the points would be shared, Ezeiza won a corner in the 92nd minute. The delivery was met by center-back Pablo Acosta, who powered a header into the turf and over the line despite the goalkeeper’s attempt to claw it out. The stadium erupted as the referee confirmed the goal, securing a dramatic three points for the home side.

Man of the Match

Emiliano Gómez’s impact off the bench was decisive, but the honor arguably goes to Nicolás Romero, who not only scored the equalizer but also delivered a tireless performance in midfield, completing 92% of his passes and making three key tackles.

• Ezeiza – Climb to 8th in the ARFC table with 18 points.
• Control Orientado – Remain 15th, just two points above the relegation zone.

The victory gives Ezeiza a huge boost ahead of a tough run of fixtures, while Control Orientado must regroup quickly to avoid slipping deeper into danger.