Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Estadio Municipal Eva Peron , Bolivar
B. Duarte 13'
A. Diaz 43'
L. Lapetina 55'
A. Paredes 33'
L. Lopez 10'
H. Vera 10'
M. Correa 18'
G. Baier 37'
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Ciudad de Bolívar vs Argentino Monte Maíz Match Recap - Oct 12, 2025

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Ciudad de Bolívar Seizes Control of Torneo Federal A: Statement Win Over Argentino Monte Maíz Signals a Surge in the Race for Promotion

BOLÍVAR, Argentina — On a cloudless spring afternoon at Estadio Municipal Eva Perón, the stands pulsed with belief that bolstered the ambitions of a team that is fast becoming this Torneo Federal A season’s pacesetter. Ciudad de Bolívar delivered a performance as emphatic as the scoreline, routing Argentino Monte Maíz 3-0 on Sunday and tightening their grip atop the standings as the campaign enters its decisive phase.

The victory not only avenged a narrow defeat from just a week prior—a 1-0 stumble in Monte Maíz that left Bolívar searching for answers—but also sent a resolute message to the chasing pack: the path to promotion runs through the city’s blue and white stripes.

A Fast Start, a Relentless Tempo

Bolívar’s intentions were unmistakable from the opening whistle. The home side pressed with urgency, their midfield weaving crisp passing patterns that repeatedly broke Monte Maíz’s lines. The breakthrough arrived in the 13th minute, a swift buildup down the right culminating in a composed finish that rippled the net, and with it, the anxiety of recent disappointments.

Monte Maíz, fourth in the table at kickoff and riding the high of a four-match winning streak, looked rattled by the early deficit. Their passes lost crispness, and a succession of Bolívar corners kept the visitors penned in. Bolívar’s pressure paid off again just before halftime. In the 43rd minute, a well-executed set piece—drilled low to the edge—was rifled past the keeper, doubling the advantage and turning the stadium’s anticipation into raucous celebration.

A Match Settled, a Statement Made

If there was any risk of a second-half letdown, Bolívar dispelled it ten minutes after the restart. Once again, attacking down the left, they found space behind Monte Maíz’s fullbacks; the resulting cross was expertly finished for Bolívar’s third in the 55th minute. The goal was an exclamation point on a contest that was quickly sliding out of reach for the visitors and brought the match to a tempo that allowed Bolívar to dictate every phase of play.

Monte Maíz managed spells of possession but rarely threatened. The hosts’ backline remained resolute, marshaling the penalty area and intercepting a series of hopeful forward balls. The absence of bookings or dismissals reflected Bolívar’s control and the disciplined response from a side that had been stung just seven days earlier.

Context and Consequence in the Promotion Chase

The stakes were high for both teams. For Bolívar, the opportunity was twofold: reestablish supremacy after the prior week’s defeat and create daylight in the standings. Their 3-0 win extends their tally to 31 points from 16 matches (9 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses)—a run that places them firmly atop this fiercely contested group.

Recent weeks have tested Bolívar’s mettle. After an erratic stretch—defeat away to Monte Maíz, a comprehensive 4-1 demolition of San Martín Formosa, and a tense 1-0 away win at San Martín—the side has reasserted its identity. Today’s win marks not just a return to form, but a sharpening of their challenge for promotion.

Monte Maíz, meanwhile, sits fourth with 23 points (6 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses). The defeat halts their impressive run: four straight wins had momentarily propelled them into the top tier of contenders. Instead, they are left reassessing their defensive vulnerabilities, exposed by Bolívar’s movement and precision.

A Rivalry Rekindled

This was the third meeting between these sides in a little over a month. Bolívar triumphed 3-2 in the first, only to fall 0-1 in the second—a defeat that clearly lingered in the side’s collective memory. Sunday’s commanding reversal could well sharpen a burgeoning rivalry, setting the tone for any further encounters as the season hurtles toward its climax.

What Lies Ahead

For Ciudad de Bolívar, the win signals more than three points—it’s a restoration of momentum at a critical juncture. With the summit of Federal A now firmly in their grasp, the task becomes one of consistency and focus. The performance suggests a side that has not only recovered from setbacks but is learning to thrive under the weight of expectation.

Argentino Monte Maíz, though momentarily derailed, remains within reach of the playoff places. The challenge is to regroup quickly, rediscover the defensive solidity that underpinned their recent surge, and avoid letting this heavy defeat become a turning point in the wrong direction.

With the table tight and every fixture magnified, both sides know that the next month will determine whether these October afternoons are memories of triumph or missed opportunity. For Bolívar, at least for now, the future is theirs to shape.