El Ciruja is aiming to climb to the First Division, taking a decisive first step toward that ambition.
After a lengthy contest featuring 37 teams, the season of the First National I reaches its climax. The final round will see two finalists emerge, with another duo contending in a secondary promotion path. Among the contenders, San Martin de Tucumán and Riestra face off in the opening match of a compact, high-stakes mini-tournament.
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This round is decided by a single match, and if the score is level there are no penalties or extra time: the home team advances. With that rule in mind, the next fixture list features venues such as The Citadel hosting Santo Tucumán, the team that finished third in Zone A and earned the favorable seeding for this stage.
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COURSE
SAN MARTIN DE TUCUMAN
The club has defined its approach for this phase, focusing on steady build‑ups and disciplined defense to maximize chances in a winner-take-all setting.
RIESTRA
The opponent has outlined a plan built on quick transitions and organized pressing to disrupt the opponent’s rhythm and create decisive chances.