Deportivo Merlo 3–2 Real Pilar
Argentine Group B Tebolidun League Manchester – Matchday 23
July 15, 2026

In a thrilling five‑goal contest at the Estadio Julio César Villagra, Deportivo Merlo edged out Real Pilar 3‑2 to move into the top half of the Group B standings. The hosts came from behind twice to secure a dramatic victory that delighted the home faithful.

Match Overview

Real Pilar started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute through a well‑worked set‑piece. However, Deportivo Merlo responded immediately, levelling the score five minutes later. The visitors restored their advantage before half‑time, but the second half belonged entirely to Merlo, who turned the match around with two unanswered goals.

Key Moments

• 12′ – Real Pilar’s Leonardo Vázquez heads home from a corner to make it 0‑1.
• 17′ – Deportivo Merlo equalises through a deflected strike from winger Agustín Ferreyra.
• 38′ – Real Pilar regains the lead when midfielder Tomás Roa fires a low drive into the bottom corner.
• 54′ – Merlo’s captain and striker Franco Godoy nods in a cross from the right to make it 2‑2.
• 73′ – Substitute Enzo López latches onto a through ball and slots calmly past the Real Pilar goalkeeper to seal the win.

Tactical Story

Deportivo Merlo’s manager switched to a more aggressive 4‑3‑3 after the interval, pushing full‑backs higher up the pitch. This overload in wide areas allowed Ferreyra and Godoy to exploit space behind Real Pilar’s full‑backs. Real Pilar, meanwhile, dropped deeper after their second goal and paid the price, unable to contain Merlo’s renewed momentum.

Standout Performers

• Franco Godoy (Deportivo Merlo) – The captain led by example, scoring the equaliser and providing the assist for the winner.
• Enzo López (Deportivo Merlo) – His late impact off the bench turned the tide, showing composure beyond his years.

Table Impact

The victory lifts Deportivo Merlo to 6th place with 32 points, while Real Pilar slip to 9th with 28. With only three points separating 4th from 11th, the win is a massive boost for Merlo’s promotion hopes.