Ferro Suffers Blow in Promotion Race with 4-0 Loss After Own Goal Blunder

Ferro, a frontrunner in Argentina's Primera Nacional league, suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Deportivo Morón, ending a 12-match unbeaten streak. The crucial match, part of the league's 22nd round, saw Ferro's dominance challenged significantly by the home team.

The opening goal came in the 20th minute through an unfortunate own goal by Ferro's defender, Leandro Peña Biafore. In an attempt to clear the ball, Peña Biafore inadvertently deflected it off the post and into his own net, giving Deportivo Morón a 1-0 lead. This unexpected turn of events seemed to rattle Ferro, as Mateo Levato extended Morón's advantage to 2-0 before halftime.

The second half saw Deportivo Morón further solidify their win with goals from Juan Cruz Esquivel and Franco Toloza. The situation worsened for Ferro when Gustavo Canto and Federico Castellani were sent off with red cards. Despite the loss, Ferro maintains its position at the top of Zone A with 43 points, but their lead over second-placed Deportivo Morón, now with 38 points, has narrowed to five points with 14 matches remaining.