The Almagro Reserves secured an emphatic 3-1 victory over CA Colegiales Reserves in the Argentine Reserve League on 19 June 2026, producing a commanding second-half performance that underlined their growing credentials in the developmental competition.

Match Overview

Played at the Ciudad de Vicente López training ground, the encounter saw Almagro’s youngsters turn a tightly contested first half into a one-sided affair after the interval. The win lifted the home side into the upper half of the league table, while Colegiales remained in mid-table obscurity, left to rue missed opportunities in front of goal.

First Half: Cautious Exchanges

The opening 45 minutes were characterised by a tactical stalemate. Both teams pressed high but struggled to create clear-cut chances. Almagro’s defensive organisation, marshalled by centre-back Lautaro Ferreyra, kept Colegiales’ attacking duo at bay. However, the visitors broke the deadlock in the 34th minute through a well-worked counterattack. A swift move down the right flank ended with a low cross that Matías Roldán turned home from close range, giving Colegiales a surprising 1-0 lead.

Second Half: Almagro’s Response

Whatever was said in the Almagro dressing room during the break worked wonders. The home side emerged with renewed intensity, pinning Colegiales back inside their own half. The equaliser came in the 52nd minute when a floated free kick from Franco Ibáñez was met by the head of Gonzalo Méndez, who powered the ball past the helpless goalkeeper.

Just ten minutes later, Almagro completed the turnaround. A dangerous ball into the box caused panic among the Colegiales defenders, and Luciano Páez was on hand to poke the ball over the line after a goalmouth scramble. The goal was initially flagged for offside but was awarded after a consultation with the assistant referee.

Standout Players

• Franco Ibáñez (Almagro Reserves) – The midfielder dictated the tempo after the break, creating the equalising goal and controlling possession.
• Gonzalo Méndez (Almagro Reserves) – The towering defender not only scored the equaliser but also marshalled the backline effectively, cutting out numerous Colegiales attacks.
• Luciano Páez (Almagro Reserves) – His predatory instincts in the box gave Almagro the lead and he remained a constant threat on the counter.

Key Moment

Almagro wrapped up the three points in the 81st minute when substitute Agustín Vega latched onto a threaded through ball from Ibáñez and chipped the advancing goalkeeper with aplomb. The goal capped a remarkable turnaround and left Colegiales with no way back into the contest.

Tactical Story

Almagro’s shift from a cautious 4-4-2 to a more aggressive 4-3-3 after halftime proved decisive. By pushing their full‑backs higher and instructing the midfield to press collectively, they denied Colegiales the time and space they had enjoyed in the first half. Colegiales, by contrast, failed to adapt, dropping deeper and deeper until they were eventually overwhelmed.

Season Impact

For Almagro Reserves, this victory marks their fourth win in six matches and signals their intent to challenge for a top‑four finish in the Argentine Reserve League. Colegiales Reserves, meanwhile, have now lost three of their last five matches and will need to regroup quickly to avoid slipping into the relegation conversation.

The result also highlighted the depth of talent within Almagro’s youth system, with several players staking a claim for promotion to the senior squad in the coming months.