All Boys and Defensores de Belgrano play out a tense goalless draw in Primera Nacional

In a match that promised plenty but delivered few clear‑cut chances, All Boys and Defensores de Belgrano shared the spoils with a 0‑0 stalemate at the Estadio Islas Malvinas on 27 July 2026. The result leaves both sides searching for a cutting edge in the early stages of the Argentine Primera Nacional season.

Match overview

The contest was characterised by fierce midfield battles and disciplined defensive organisation. All Boys, playing in front of their home supporters, enjoyed the majority of possession but struggled to break down a well‑drilled Defensores de Belgrano backline. The visitors, meanwhile, looked dangerous on the counter‑attack but were unable to find the final pass to unlock the home defence.

Key moments

• First half: All Boys created the best chance of the opening period when a whipped cross from the right found striker Lautaro Martínez (no relation to the Inter Milan star) inside the six‑yard box, but his header was straight at the goalkeeper.
• Second half: Defensores de Belgrano nearly stole all three points in the 78th minute when a long‑range effort from Ignacio Fernández rattled the crossbar, with the rebound cleared to safety.
• Late pressure: All Boys piled on pressure in the final ten minutes, earning a series of corners, but the visitors’ defence held firm to secure a valuable away point.

Tactical story

Both managers set up cautiously, with the home side employing a 4‑3‑3 formation that often became a 4‑5‑1 without the ball. Defensores de Belgrano mirrored with a compact 4‑4‑2, looking to hit on the break through wide midfielders. The lack of a creative spark in the final third was evident, with only three shots on target combined across the 90 minutes.

Standings impact

The draw leaves All Boys in 10th place on 2 points from their opening two matches, while Defensores de Belgrano sit 14th with 1 point. Both teams will need to improve their conversion rate if they are to challenge for promotion places later in the season.

The Primera Nacional continues to be one of the most competitive second‑tier leagues in South America, and this match underlined the defensive solidity that often defines the division.