San Martín de Tucumán secured a 3-0 victory over Agropecuario in the 29th round of the Primera Nacional on Saturday evening. The hosts dominated from the outset, controlling possession and creating the clearer chances. By the time the final whistle blew, the three-goal margin reflected a performance well in control.
The match began with tension rather than threat, with M. Veron receiving a yellow card in the fifth minute. San Martín's midfield pressed forward, though neither side tested the opposition goalkeeper in the opening exchanges. To be fair, the tempo increased as the half progressed and the home side grew into the game. The visitors struggled to find rhythm in the middle third.
The deadlock broke in the 64th minute when G. Carabajal found the net to give the hosts the lead. He collected a yellow card shortly after, but the goal had already shifted the balance. And here's the thing about these matches — one moment can change everything.
We had backed the home side in our preview, forecasting a win at 48 per cent confidence. When the data pointed to San Martín's superior possession and shooting accuracy, the prediction seemed reasonable.
B. Cabrera doubled the advantage in the 70th minute before A. Cisnero completed the scoring two minutes later. The visitors could only watch as the home side ran away with the contest. San Martín had one foot in securing maximum points well before the closing stages. The hosts made several substitutions to manage the game as the visitors faded.
The statistics tell a straightforward story. San Martín enjoyed 58 per cent possession compared to Agropecuario's 42, and registered seven shots on target against none for the visitors. The hosts launched 168 attacks while their opponents mustered 124, but only the home side could finish.
The result keeps San Martín in 10th place with 39 points from 29 games, while Agropecuario remain 14th on 33 points. The home side's recent form had been mixed, with defeats to Tristán Suárez and draws against several opponents. This victory should provide some momentum going forward.