2 de Mayo strengthen their lead as San Lorenzo edge closer to relegation

Sportivo 2 de Mayo stayed on top of the Clausura table with a 2-1 victory over Sportivo San Lorenzo, whose eighth straight defeat brought mathematical relegation closer. The match opened the ninth round of the 2026 competition at the Ciudad Universitaria.

The two teams entered the game in sharply different situations, but the gap in the standings did not produce a cautious contest. Both sides pushed forward in an intense, open match, with San Lorenzo taking the initiative early and forcing the leaders to adjust to the home team’s rhythm.

2 de Mayo struck around the 10th minute, just as San Lorenzo were showing their best form. Fernando Cáceres threaded a pass between the lines for Ángel Aguilera, who controlled his position in front of goalkeeper Wilson Quiñónez and finished low into the left corner.

San Lorenzo responded quickly. Ángel Amarilla was brought down by César Castro after a challenge from behind, and VAR review led referee Derlis Benítez to award a penalty. Franco Aragón converted with a right-footed shot across goalkeeper Nicolás Rossi. The match retained its end-to-end pace before halftime, with chances at both ends.

The visitors regained the lead near the hour mark after another VAR intervention. Franco Aragón held “Beto” Espínola inside the area while contesting a free kick taken by Óscar Romero, and the resulting penalty ended in a goal for 2 de Mayo. The source text ends while describing the finish.