Botellero and Verdinegro meet in Mendoza for the opening stage of the Reduced Tournament. In this competition, the winner earns a promotion to the top league, marking a pivotal moment for both clubs as they chase advancement.
The Reduced First National 2023 campaign has kicked into gear. In Mendoza, Deportivo Maipú hosts San Martín de San Juan in a knockout-qualifying clash that will decide who moves forward in the bracketal rounds.
As the season unfolds, narratives emerge around standout moments and dramatic finishes. One recent moment saw Saint Blackgreen nearly finding the net in stoppage time against Flandria, his late effort earning a critical point that lifted his club from twelfth to seventh place. The player and his teammates are energized by the impending mata-mata rounds, a phase where they have previously shown strength, including a solid run to the Argentine Cup quarterfinals this season.
Meanwhile, Botellero, another key contender in Zone B, has become one of the leading lights of the group alongside Chacarita and Independiente Rivadavia. Recent results, however, have been less favorable, with only a single point collected from the last two matches, dropping them to third place. Still, the team travels home with optimism intact, believing in their ability to rebound and push deeper into the competition.
DEP MAIPÚ VS. SAN MARTÍN (SJ): START DATE AND TIME
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TyC Sports owns the broadcast rights, but the match will not appear on conventional television. Viewers can tune in via streaming, with TyC Sports Games offering live access to the encounter.
COURSE
DEP MAIPÚ
Roster and arrangements are in place for the fixture, ready to face the challenge.
SAN MARTÍN (SJ)
Preparations are complete, with the squad focused on translating talent into results on match day.
Note: This summary reflects the current structure of the Reduced Tournament and the teams’ positioning as the competition progresses. Citations are provided for reference: attributions follow as indicated in the competition records.