San Telmo and Los Andes played out a tense 0-0 draw at Estadio Dr. Osvaldo Baletto in Primera Nacional action, a result that keeps both sides firmly in the congested mid-table picture of Argentina’s second division.

With the match kicking off at 02:00 local time in the early hours of Sunday, September 6, 2026, the encounter was always expected to be a tactical affair, and neither side disappointed in that regard — though attacking spark was clearly at a premium. San Telmo, playing in front of their home supporters, dominated possession for large stretches but struggled to break down a well-organized Los Andes defensive block.

Defensive solidity dominates the narrative

The visitors arrived at the Isla Maciel with a clear game plan: absorb pressure, remain compact, and threaten on the counter. Los Andes executed that plan effectively, limiting San Telmo to long-range efforts and set-piece headers that rarely troubled their goalkeeper. The home side’s best chance came midway through the second half, when a well-worked corner found the head of a central defender, only for the effort to be cleared off the line by a covering Los Andes midfielder.

At the other end, San Telmo’s goalkeeper was largely untroubled, though a rapid counter-attack in the 71st minute forced him into a smart low save. That moment proved to be the closest either team came to breaking the deadlock in a match that finished goalless after four minutes of stoppage time.

What the draw means for both teams

For San Telmo, the point extends their unbeaten home run in the Primera Nacional and keeps them within touching distance of the upper reaches of the table. However, draws against direct rivals have become a recurring theme of their season, and head coach Marcelo Vázquez will be keen to see more composure in the final third in the coming weeks.

Los Andes, meanwhile, will regard the result as a positive away point. It demonstrated their resilience and tactical discipline, and they remain a difficult side to beat on the road. With the league season approaching its decisive phase, these are the kind of gritty performances that often prove decisive in the promotion race.

Match statistics at a glance

• Possession: San Telmo 56% – 44% Los Andes
• Total shots: San Telmo 11 – 6 Los Andes
• Shots on target: San Telmo 2 – 1 Los Andes
• Corners: San Telmo 7 – 3 Los Andes
• Yellow cards: San Telmo 2 – 3 Los Andes

It was not a classic for the neutrals, but it was a competitive, hard-fought Argentine second-division fixture. Both San Telmo and Los Andes will now shift their focus to upcoming league matches as they look to build momentum and climb the standings.