Fundación Amigos claimed a 2-0 victory over San Martín Mendoza in the Losers Stage - 6 of the Torneo Federal A on Friday evening. M. Persia struck twice to secure the away win, giving his side both the result and momentum heading into the next round.
The visitors took the lead in the 23rd minute when Persia found the net, a moment that shifted the game's rhythm early on. By then, San Martín had already picked up a yellow card, and the hosts struggled to respond as Persia doubled his tally in the 43rd minute.
Five yellow cards were shown during the contest, with the heaviest concentration coming in the first half. The referee issued a booking in the 26th, 34th, and 36th minutes alone, suggesting a physical encounter that San Martín could not control.
Substitutions began in the second half, with both sides making changes to reshape their approaches. San Martín brought on M. Zapata and J. Leon in the 67th minute, while the visitors responded with J. Mazzolo and R. Herensperger in the 80th.
The result moves Fundación Amigos closer to the top of the table, though they remain two points behind leaders San Martín Mendoza after six matches. The hosts sit on 11 points with one defeat, while the visitors have three wins and a loss.
San Martín's recent form included two consecutive clean sheets, but this match ended their run. The visitors, meanwhile, extended their unbeaten streak in away fixtures with this performance, building on their 2-0 win over Sól de Mayo three days earlier.
