Patronato draws with Atlético Rafaela as Sarmiento wins debut against Defensores

Patronato played Atlético Rafaela at the Grella stadium and finished the match 0‑0, missing a key opportunity to move closer to the promotion play‑off spots in the Primera Nacional. The home side dominated at times but failed to convert chances, leaving them still far from the Reducido positions.

Meanwhile, Sarmiento secured a 2‑0 victory over Defensores de Vilelas in the Federal A tournament. The win came in Pablo Ríos' first match as head coach, ending a long winless streak. Cristian Maidana opened the scoring early in the second half and Maximiliano Ibáñez added a second minutes later, giving Sarmiento a rare three‑point haul and a boost in confidence.

Both results were part of the ongoing Primera Nacional schedule in Argentina, affecting the teams' positions in their respective tables.