Match Report
The table read 8th (Estudiantes de San Luis, 18 pts) against 3rd (San Martín Mendoza, 15 pts), 3 points apart. Recent form told a different story for San Martín Mendoza: only 47th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 0.81/0.88 for Estudiantes de San Luis and 1.11/0.67 for San Martín Mendoza (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.05.
San Martín Mendoza entered with three wins in a row.
5 meetings are on record — 2 won by Estudiantes de San Luis, 2 by San Martín Mendoza, 1 drawn, at 2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 40% of the meetings went to the host. Historically tight: 20% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The venue was Estadio Héctor Odicino Pedro Benoza, with room for 12,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: San Martín Mendoza led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Estudiantes de San Luis: Emanuel Díaz (72') · San Martín Mendoza: F. Rivarola (33'), I. Castro (20')
Key stats
Possession: Estudiantes de San Luis 49% · San Martín Mendoza 51% · Total shots: 9-8 · On target: 2-6 · Corners: 4-4