Mercedes beats El Porvenir; Temperley beats Atlético Rafaela in Argentina

Club Mercedes defeated El Porvenir 2‑0 in a rain‑slicked Primera C match at the Mercedes stadium, ending Porvenir's push to stay in the reduced‑positions group. The win kept Mercedes in contention for the season‑ending playoff spots.

In Primera Nacional zone B, Temperley secured a 2‑0 victory over Atlético Rafaela at Turdera. Gabriel Hauche opened scoring in the 6th minute and Fernando Brandan added a second in the 48th. The result lifted Temperley to 34 points, four behind the leaders and extending their unbeaten run to eight matches, while Rafaela suffered a third straight loss under new coach Quiroz and remained in the reduced‑zone standings.