Match Report: Chaco For Ever 0–0 CA San Miguel
ARG Primera Nacional | July 21, 2026 | 08:00 local time

At the Estadio Juan Alberto García, Chaco For Ever and CA San Miguel played out a competitive but goalless draw in the Primera Nacional. Both teams had opportunities to break the deadlock, but resolute defending and a lack of clinical finishing left the scoreline blank.

Match Overview

The match started at a brisk pace, with Chaco For Ever looking to exploit their home advantage. They dominated possession in the first 20 minutes, but San Miguel’s defense, marshaled by Diego Rojas, stood firm. As the half wore on, San Miguel grew into the game and began to create chances of their own. The second half followed a similar pattern, with both sides pushing for a winner but unable to produce the decisive finish.

Key Moments

• 12’ – Chaco For Ever pressure: A well-worked move saw Matías Olivera cut back for Luciano Barrios, but his shot from 12 yards was blocked by a sliding defender.
• 33’ – San Miguel go close: A free-kick from wide found Nicolás Ferreyra, whose glancing header was saved by Ezequiel Acosta.
• 63’ – Chaco For Ever penalty appeal: Barrios went down under a challenge in the box, but the referee judged it a fair shoulder-to-shoulder tackle.
• 79’ – Acosta’s best save: San Miguel’s Emiliano Ríos unleashed a powerful strike from 25 yards, and Acosta flew to his left to tip it around the post.

Tactical Story

Chaco For Ever lined up in a 4-4-2, aiming to use width to stretch San Miguel’s back line. However, the visitors’ 4-2-3-1 formation gave them numerical superiority in midfield, allowing them to win second balls and launch quick counter-attacks. The game became stretched in the final 20 minutes as both teams chased a winner, leading to open play but also more defensive discipline from both sides.

Standout Players

• Ezequiel Acosta (Chaco For Ever): The home goalkeeper was superb, making three key saves including that excellent stop from Ríos’ long-range effort.
• Diego Rojas (San Miguel): The centre-back was a colossus at the heart of the defense, winning headers and making crucial interceptions.
• Matías Olivera (Chaco For Ever): The winger was a constant threat with his dribbling and created the home side’s best chances.

Table Impact

The stalemate leaves Chaco For Ever hovering just above the relegation zone, while San Miguel remain in the middle of the pack. Both teams will feel they could have done more, but a point on the road for San Miguel and a clean sheet for Chaco For Ever are respectable outcomes.