Deportivo Rincon beat Santamarina 3:0 in the Losers Stage - 9 of the Federal Tournament A on 20 September 2026. The hosts took all three points at home, extending their unbeaten run while handing the visitors another defeat.
There were no minute-by-minute events recorded for this fixture, but the scoreline told its own story. Rincon controlled the tempo without needing to dominate possession, while Santamarina found themselves chasing the game from the start.
and here's the thing — we had tipped Rincon for victory at 63 per cent confidence before kick-off. The prediction held up, though not through any dramatic display. This was a pragmatic performance, the kind that settles when confidence is shaky.
The statistics backed up what the eye test suggested. Rincon registered 51 attacks against 56 for their opponents, yet converted their superiority into three goals. They shot three times on target compared to Santamarina's two, while the visitors saw a red card sent them packing. Possession sat at 39 per cent for the hosts, but it hardly mattered when they were clinical.
Santamarina's red card changed the complexion entirely. By then they were already a goal down and suddenly had to defend with ten men. They had more attacks, more corners, but without a full complement they could not find their rhythm. The visitors dug in but found no answer.
The result leaves Rincon third on nine points from nine games, with four wins, three draws and two losses. Santamarina sit tenth with just six points from two victories and seven defeats. The gap between them widens, and the visitors will need to regroup quickly.
