26 de Febrero secured a 1-0 win over Ingenieros in the fifth round of Nacional B's regular season on Sunday evening. The visitors took all three points from the trip to Ingenieros' ground, extending their strong start to the campaign. The result keeps the leaders clear at the top of the table.
And here's the thing about this sort of game — it rarely takes long for one moment to define the outcome. 26 de Febrero made their occasion count, converting a single chance into the decisive goal. Ingenieros had their opportunities but couldn't find the net when it mattered most.
The statistics tell a story of two teams both willing to attack. Ingenieros registered 54 attacks with six corners, while 26 de Febrero produced 60 attacks but failed to win a corner. To be fair, the numbers don't always tell the full picture of a match like this. Both sides showed intent, but only one delivered when it counted.
By then, the visitors had already proven they could beat Ingenieros earlier this season. On September fourth they won 4-1, and this time round they were even more efficient. The clean-sheet run came to an end for Ingenieros, who had looked solid in their previous encounters.
The table now shows 26 de Febrero sitting four points clear at the summit after five matches. Ingenieros remain in sixth place with three points from three games. This result means the gap between the top and the middle of the table grows wider, and the visitors have nothing to lose going forward.
