In a key matchday of Zone 4 of the Torneo Federal A, Villa Mitre did their part and got the help they needed to secure their ticket to the Nonagonal. El Tricolor thrashed Guillermo Brown de Puerto Madryn 3-0 at El Fortín, with Tomás Ibarra, Carlos Battigelli, and Leonel Monti as the stars of the show.
The Bahía Blanca side opened the scoring in the 22nd minute of the first half with a true gem: Tomás Ibarra connected with a bicycle kick that unlocked a crucial match for the team's aspirations. In the second half, Carlos Battigelli extended the lead 5 minutes in, while Leonel Monti sealed the deal in the 18th minute. Additionally, on the visiting side, Martín Rivero was sent off from the bench in the 12th minute of the second half.
Meanwhile, Olimpo, who had already secured their spot in the next phase, defeated Germinal 1-0 with a goal from Antu Hernández in the 23rd minute of the first half. That victory, combined with Círculo Deportivo's win over Sol de Mayo (3-1), confirmed El Tricolor's passage to the Nonagonal, the stage that will define promotions to Primera Nacional.
With this win, Villa Mitre not only secured a place in the next round but also sent a message of authority to the rest of the competitors. The Bahía Blanca team arrives at the Nonagonal with the momentum of a rout and the confidence needed to fight for the coveted promotion.
The Torneo Federal A, one of the most traditional categories of Argentine interior football, is experiencing its hottest stage with the definition of those qualified for the Nonagonal. Villa Mitre, with its historic identity and the support of its fans, dreams of making the leap to the second tier of Argentine football.
The next stage promises strong emotions, and El Tricolor is already preparing the details to face the challenge with the same determination shown in this key matchday. The dream of promotion remains alive in Bahía Blanca.
