San Martín de Tucumán 2‑1 defeat by Nueva Chicago in Primera Nacional

San Martín de Tucumán lost 2‑1 to Nueva Chicago at the República de Mataderos. Santiago Briñone was sent off in the second half, leaving San Martín with ten men. Simón Pérez scored the winning goal for Chicago in the 78th minute after a cross, while Mauro Verón had earlier equalised for San Martín. The red card proved decisive, and the result marked San Martín’s second consecutive defeat in the Primera Nacional.

The match featured early chances for both sides, a 1‑0 lead for Chicago through Thiago Ocampo, a 1‑1 equaliser by Verón, and the late winner by Pérez. San Martín’s loss leaves the club struggling near the bottom of the table.