Fénix vs Excursionistas Match Recap - Nov 2, 2025

In a stunning display of offensive prowess, Excursionistas dismantled Fénix with a commanding 5-1 victory at the Estadio Club San Miguel de las Heras on November 2, 2025. This match, part of the Clausura round in Argentina's Primera B Metropolitana, showcased Excursionistas' ability to capitalize on their opponent's vulnerabilities while further deepening Fénix's struggles this season.

From the opening whistle, it was clear that Excursionistas came ready to play. They struck first just 11 minutes into the match when an unknown player found the back of the net, sending an early shockwave through Fénix. Barely two minutes later, they doubled their lead with another goal from an unidentified teammate. The quick succession of goals set a tone that Fénix struggled to respond to throughout the first half.

As Fénix attempted to regroup and find their footing, they were met with relentless pressure from Excursionistas. The visitors continued their assault after halftime, scoring again in the 57th minute and quickly following up with two more goals within a span of just three minutes-one at 64 and another at 66. By this point, Excursionistas had built an insurmountable lead of 5-0.

Despite being thoroughly outplayed for most of the match, Fénix managed to salvage some pride late in the game when they finally found the net in the 85th minute through an unknown scorer. However, this solitary goal did little to change the narrative of a match dominated by Excursionistas.

This defeat leaves Fénix languishing in 21st place with only 13 points from 17 matches-a stark contrast to Excursionistas, who now sit comfortably in 15th place with 21 points after their own rollercoaster season thus far. For Fénix, this loss is yet another chapter in what has been a dismal campaign marked by inconsistency and defensive frailties. Their last five matches have seen them win just once and draw twice; today's performance only amplifies concerns about their ability to avoid relegation as they continue to struggle for form.

On the other hand, Excursionistas will take significant confidence from this emphatic win as they look ahead to their next fixture against Flandria on November 8. While they have also faced challenges recently-including losses against Deportivo Laferrere and Liniers-their attacking display today suggests that they may be finding their rhythm at just the right time.

Reflecting on my earlier predictions for this matchup-where I suggested that Fénix might muster enough resolve to challenge Excursionistas-I must admit I misjudged how deeply entrenched their issues are. Instead of showing signs of resilience, Fénix appeared overwhelmed by both pressure and opportunity today.

Looking forward, both teams face pivotal matches ahead. For Fénix, every point is crucial as they fight against relegation fears; meanwhile, Excursionistas will aim to build momentum from this victory as they seek a mid-table finish or better before season's end. As we move deeper into this competitive league season, one thing remains clear: football can be merciless-and today's result was a stark reminder for both sides about what is truly at stake on every pitch across Argentina.