Independiente de Chivilcoy saw off Atlético Escobar 3-0 in the Federal Tournament A's Losers Stage - 9 on 19 September 2026. The home side took all three points without controversy, closing out a result that reflected their control from the first whistle.
Tenca Hernandez opened the scoring after just 12 minutes, catching the visitors flat-footed. The early strike set the tone for an evening that would grow increasingly comfortable for the hosts.
Yellow cards arrived at the 45th and 47th minutes, tightening things up as the half drew to a close. By then the scoreline suggested a comfortable evening for the home side, though Atlético Escobar refused to lie down.
Valentin Soriano restored the two-goal cushion in the 75th minute. Nicholas Annunzio added a third just three minutes later, ending a barren spell for the home attack and putting the result beyond doubt.
and here's the thing, we had called for the home side to win with 55 per cent confidence. The result vindicated that assessment without needing to overstate it, as Independiente de Chivilcoy were dominant in the air from set plays and made their chances count.
The hosts recorded 84 attacks against 72 for their visitors. Shots on target favoured the away side 8 to 6, yet the visitors kept knocking on the door without finding the net. Possession sat at 56 per cent for Independiente de Chivilcoy, a figure that told the story of territorial control.
The three points move the hosts to 12 points from eight games, holding sixth place with three wins and three draws. Atlético Escobar remain seventh with 11 points after three wins, two draws and three defeats, and will need to respond at the next opportunity.