Luciano Machín scored in the final action to beat Arsenal 1-0 in Primera B round 38. The Berisso side mathematically secured survival and retain a remote playoff possibility.
Patronato led through Renzo Reynaga’s penalty before Tomás Rodríguez equalised for Nueva Chicago. The 1-1 draw in Mataderos left both teams close to the bottom.
The Lechero controlled much of the match but failed to convert its chances and lost 1-0 to Leandro Amado’s penalty, remaining second-bottom in Primera C Zone B.
The possibility raised by vice-president Martín Lamarca did not materialize: Colegiales-Nueva Chicago will be played Saturday at 15:00 with home supporters only. Chicago arrive after beating Quilmes 1-0, ending five consecutive defeats and reaching 32 points.
The San Luis side visit Germinal on Sunday, 2 August, at the start of Federal A’s Zone B. Two of the ten participants will be relegated, leaving no room to postpone the search for points in the new stage.
El Verde hosts Juventud Unida Universitario on Sunday 2 August at 15:00, while La Banda visits Deportivo Rincón. The new phase combines the relegation battle with the route towards the second promotion place.