Buenos Aires, December 21 (NA) – Acassuso drew 1-1 with Deportivo Armenio at the República de Armenia stadium (Ingeniero Maschwitz) in the second leg match for promotion to the Primera Nacional. According to the Argentine News Agency, despite the match result, 'Los Quemeros' won 2-1 on aggregate and secured their place in the next season of the second most important division of Argentine football. Acassuso's goal came from David Escalante. While Deportivo Armenio's goal was scored by Nahuel Troxler. From the start of the match, the visiting team showed an intelligent approach, prioritizing defensive order and controlling the game's tempo. After a foul inside the penalty area, the referee awarded a penalty to Acassuso, and David Escalante took the responsibility for the kick. The final whistle unleashed the visitors' relief: Acassuso achieved a historic milestone by earning their first promotion to the Primera Nacional, writing the most important chapter in their sports history. The match was intense, with friction in the midfield and few opportunities for combined play. The key moment of the initial stage came in the 11th minute of the first half. This is how the teams went to halftime, with Acassuso closer to the objective. In the second half, the home team came out determined to seek a draw. Deportivo Armenio went all out in search of a goal that would force extra time, while Acassuso resisted with dedication and sacrifice. With offensive changes and increased pressure, they pinned Acassuso in their own half. The persistence paid off in the 26th minute of the second half when Nahuel Troxler intercepted a ball inside the area and scored to make it 1-1, rekindling Armenio's hopes. The final minutes were of maximum tension. Deportivo Armenio took control of the ball, pushed by their fans, although it was difficult for them to create clear chances against a well-organized Acassuso defense. The forward did not miss from the penalty spot, finishing with precision and putting the score at 1-0, which extended the lead on aggregate, bringing calm to Boulogne's squad. With the adverse result, Deportivo Armenio tried to react before the break, but they found a solid rival that closed the spaces and opted for quick transitions.
