Martin Ledesma Outlasts Atletico Colegiales 3-2 in Entertaining Affair

In a high-scoring PAR D3 clash on July 9, 2026, Martin Ledesma defeated Atletico Colegiales by a 3-2 margin. The home side held their nerve in a tense final stretch to secure a vital three points.

Fast Start for Martin Ledesma

Martin Ledesma came flying out of the blocks. By the 20th minute, they were already 2-0 up. The first goal came from a beautifully executed free-kick that curled over the wall and dipped under the bar. The second followed soon after — a sweeping team move finished with a low drive from inside the area. Atletico Colegiales appeared shell-shocked.

Colegiales Fight Back

To their credit, Atletico Colegiales refused to crumble. They pulled one back just before halftime when a cross was met with a powerful header. In the second half, they continued to press, and a moment of individual brilliance — a long-range strike — brought them level at 2-2. The momentum had clearly shifted.

Decisive Response

But Martin Ledesma showed resilience. They reorganised and began to regain control of midfield. The breakthrough came in the 68th minute: a corner was not cleared properly, and a defender smashed the loose ball home from eight yards. Despite sustained pressure from Atletico Colegiales in the final 20 minutes, Martin Ledesma held on to claim the win.

Player of the Match

Martin Ledesma’s centre-back was outstanding, scoring the winner and making several crucial blocks. His leadership at the back kept the team organised under duress.

Table Impact

The three points lift Martin Ledesma into contention in the PAR D3 standings. Atletico Colegiales, meanwhile, will rue missed chances but showed enough quality to suggest they can climb higher.