Deportivo San Pedro secured a 2:1 victory over Aurora in the fourth round of the National League Regular Season on 16 August. The hosts came from behind after losing their opening exchanges, with the match decided in the second half. Aurora had taken control early, but Deportivo's adjustments turned the tide.
S. Colon opened the scoring for the visitors in the 16th minute, capitalising on a defensive error. Aurora doubled their advantage just before the break when G. Aguila struck in the 43rd minute. Deportivo made three changes at the interval, bringing on H. Del Cid, J. Alvarez and A. J. Echeverria Perez. They looked for a way back into the game.
The comeback began in the 66th minute when D. Ruiz pulled one back for the hosts. By then, the momentum had shifted. Aurora substituted S. Colon and A. Barrientos in the 61st minute, perhaps sensing the change in rhythm. Deportivo pressed forward, and the visitors grew increasingly anxious as the clock ticked down.
There was drama in the closing stages. A penalty was missed in the 73rd minute by Deportivo, a crucial chance that could have levelled the score. The visitors were then reduced to ten men when L. Martinez received a red card in the 85th minute. Aurora had five yellow cards compared to one for the hosts, suggesting a match that grew ragged towards the end.
The statistics tell an interesting story. Aurora controlled possession with 58 per cent and registered 10 shots to Deportivo's 8, yet the hosts took their limited chances. The away side dallied on the ball without finding a decisive edge. Deportivo kept their heads when it mattered most, even after the penalty miss.
The result ends Aurora's recent good run of form. They had won their previous two league matches before this setback. Deportivo, meanwhile, bounce back from their defeat to Comunicaciones and move within touching distance of the top positions. The goal difference now stands at plus one for the hosts after three games played.