Platense secured a 2:1 victory over FAS in the fifth round of the Apertura stage of the Primera División on 17 August 2026. The result keeps Platense seventh on the table with nine points from seven games, while FAS remain second with thirteen points. The hosts had been unbeaten in their last three league matches before this encounter.
K. Santamaria missed a penalty for Platense in the 31st minute, a crucial opportunity that passed without reward. The match turned in the closing stages of the first half when J. Cruz was shown a red card for the visitors in the 44th minute. A second dismissal followed shortly after, leaving one side to finish the half with ten men.
Goals arrived in quick succession after the interval. M. Garcia put the hosts ahead in the 48th minute, and the scoreline was extended to 2:0 when another goal followed in the 49th. R. Tejada pulled one back for FAS in the 62nd minute, though he was unable to convert his own penalty in the 71st minute. D. Bautista added a late goal for the visitors in the 72nd minute, but Platense held firm to claim all three points.
FAS dominated possession at 61 per cent and registered 128 attacks against 91 for the hosts. However, Platense were more clinical with ten shots on target compared to FAS's thirteen. The away side created more opportunities but could not find an equaliser despite controlling large portions of the match.
The result means Platense remain in seventh place, four points behind third-placed side with seven games played. FAS extend their lead at the top of the table to four points over the nearest challenger. The visitors have now lost two of their last seven league fixtures.
