Benjamin Aceval and 12 de Junio played out a 1:1 draw in the Intermedia Regular Season round 22 on Sunday, September 6th. The home side took the lead through J. Recalde in the 19th minute before S. Benitez equalised for the visitors on the stroke of half-time. It was a result that kept both teams in their respective positions, with the hosts remaining fourth and the visitors holding onto second place.
Recalde's goal came early and gave the home crowd something to rally behind. By then, Benjamin Aceval had already established a rhythm, though they would struggle to convert their dominance into further chances. Benitez's response just before the break came from sustained pressure — 12 de Junio had more attacks and shots on target, and it showed when the ball finally found its way home.
The statistics tell a clear story. The visitors dominated possession at 58 per cent and registered 110 attacks compared to 91 for the hosts. On target, 12 de Junio managed five shots to Benjamin Aceval's single effort. Yet the scoreline remained level, which suggests the home goalkeeper had to pull off a stunning save at crucial moments to keep things even.
Discipline was an issue for both sides, with three yellow cards for the hosts and four for the visitors. The away team also earned more corners — four to two — but could not find a second goal despite their superiority in most attacking metrics. The hosts, meanwhile, had nothing to lose and played with a freedom that occasionally stretched the back line.
In the table, the gap between the two sides remains five points, a margin that feels narrow for a match where one team clearly outplayed the other. Benjamin Aceval cannot afford another slip if they want to close the distance, while 12 de Junio must hold on grimly to stay in touch with the leaders.
We had tipped the home side to win, with 40 per cent confidence. The prediction did not come true. And here's the thing — Benjamin Aceval created enough to win, but the visitors were clinical when it mattered. To be fair, 12 de Junio have kept three clean sheets on the spin recently, and that defensive solidity showed through again.