Deportivo Maipú claimed a 2-1 victory over Godoy Cruz in the Primera Nacional Regular Season on 15 August 2026, extending their recent momentum despite a tough away fixture. The result moves Maipú further from the relegation zone, while Godoy Cruz remain fourth with 28 points after 28 matches.
M. Pino opened the scoring for Maipú in the 17th minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to give the visitors the lead. Godoy Cruz responded with increased pressure, but T. Silva doubled Maipú's advantage with a well-taken goal in the 63rd minute. By then the hosts had pushed forward, but the visitors held their shape.
Godoy Cruz pulled one back through J. Gobetto in the 90th minute, and he added a second three minutes later to level the score. And here's the thing about these late comebacks — they often hinge on individual moments rather than sustained pressure. Maipú managed to hold on for the win despite the late surge.
The statistics tell an interesting story. Godoy Cruz enjoyed 56 per cent possession and registered 67 attacks compared to Maipú's 66, but the visitors were more clinical with six shots on target to the hosts' three. Both sides committed no offside infractions, and the yellow cards were evenly distributed — two for Godoy Cruz and three for Maipú.
Maipú's recent form has been mixed, with defeats against Midland and Gimnasia y Tiro in their last two outings, but this away win could prove crucial. Godoy Cruz, meanwhile, have been solid at home, winning their last five matches including victories over Chaco For Ever and Ferro Carril Oeste.
The result leaves Godoy Cruz four points clear of eighth-placed Maipú, who now sit on 39 points. Both teams have played 28 matches, and the gap between them suggests a comfortable mid-table position for both sides heading into the final stages of the season.