Atlético de Rafaela defeated Chacarita 1-0 in the match they played today at the “Funebrero” stadium, for the sixth date of the Primera Nacional 2026. According to the Argentine News Agency, the only goal of the match was scored by right-back Leonardo Flores, with time played in the second half. In a fundamental victory in their return to the category, “La Crema” reached second place in zone B of the second division of Argentine football, with 10 points, tied with the leader Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta although with a smaller goal difference. Atlético de Rafaela returned to the second division after spending a year in Federal A, after losing a final playoff against Talleres de Remedios de Escalada in 2024, and is making a good start in the long tournament that defines the promotion to the highest division of Argentine football. On this occasion, for the sixth date, the Santa Fe team had to face a giant of the division like Chacarita, although their first matches in the tournament do not match their dimension: they only have four points after one win, one draw, and three defeats. The only goal of the match came at 45 minutes of the second half, with a good through pass to the right of midfielder Joel Bonifacio, who set up right-back Leonardo Flores, a former Banfield player, who finished like a forward: he crossed a good low right-footed shot and put the decisive 1-0. The sixth round of the Primera Nacional will conclude tomorrow, when Gimnasia y Tiro, leader of group B, visits Nueva Chicago, starting at 16:00. Results of the day in matchday 6 of the Primera Nacional. Sunday 22/3 Deportivo Maipú 0-1 Midland. Central Norte 1-0 All Boys. Güemes 1-1 Agropecuario. Patronato 2-0 Colegiales. San Telmo 3-1 Colón. Temperley 2-1 Atlanta.
