Defensores de Belgrano 2-1 Deportivo Madryn: Late Winner Boosts Primera Nacional Push

Defensores de Belgrano secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Deportivo Madryn in the ARG Primera Nacional at Estadio Juan Pasquale. A late goal from Nicolás Benegas settled an evenly contested match and gave the Buenos Aires club a valuable three points in the race for the playoff positions.

Match Overview

Defensores started with intent, pressing high and forcing Deportivo Madryn into a series of hurried clearances. The home side’s reward came in the 22nd minute when Brian Gómez latched onto a loose ball just outside the box and curled a low shot into the bottom corner. It was a goal that reflected Defensores’ early control, with their midfield winning second balls and their full-backs pushing high.

Madryn responded well after the break. The visitors began to find space behind the Defensores midfield and equalised in the 55th minute through Lautaro Núñez, who finished calmly after a quick counterattack. That goal changed the mood of the match, and for a period Madryn looked the more likely side to score next. However, Defensores regained their composure and found the winner 12 minutes from time when Benegas turned in a cross from close range.

Key Moments

• 22nd minute: Brian Gómez opened the scoring for Defensores de Belgrano with a well-placed shot from the edge of the area.
• 41st minute: Deportivo Madryn’s goalkeeper made a sharp save to deny Defensores a second goal before half-time.
• 55th minute: Lautaro Núñez equalised for Madryn after a fast break down the right.
• 68th minute: Defensores introduced fresh legs in midfield and began to pin Madryn back again.
• 78th minute: Nicolás Benegas scored the winner, converting a low cross at the near post.

Tactical Story

Defensores de Belgrano lined up with a 4-3-3 and looked to dominate the ball, using their central midfielders to switch play and create overloads on the flanks. They were patient in build-up but also direct when the opportunity arose, particularly in the first half. Madryn, by contrast, sat in a compact 4-4-2 and looked to spring forward on the counter, a plan that worked perfectly for their equalising goal.

The difference in the final quarter was bench impact and set-piece pressure. Defensores pushed their full-backs higher, won more corners, and kept Madryn pinned deep. The winning goal came from exactly that kind of sustained pressure: a wide overlap, a dangerous delivery, and a striker attacking the six-yard box. Madryn will feel they deserved a point, but they paid the price for dropping too deep late on.

Standout Players

Brian Gómez was central to Defensores’ best attacking moments, scoring the opener and drifting into pockets of space between the lines. Nicolás Benegas took his goal well and showed the kind of poacher’s instinct that can decide promotion races. In defence, the centre-back pairing dealt well with Madryn’s direct running, especially in the final 15 minutes.

For Deportivo Madryn, Lautaro Núñez was the standout, taking his goal with confidence and repeatedly testing the home defence with his movement. The goalkeeper also kept the score level with a fine first-half save. However, Madryn’s midfield struggled to maintain possession in the closing stages, and that invited the pressure that led to the decisive goal.

Primera Nacional Impact

The win strengthens Defensores de Belgrano’s position in the Primera Nacional table and keeps them in the hunt for a place in the promotion playoff conversation. For Deportivo Madryn, it is a missed opportunity to climb away from the lower reaches of the standings. With the Argentine second division traditionally so tightly packed, a late 2-1 victory like this can be worth far more than just three points when the final table is calculated.