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Atlético Argentino Ends 29-Year Wait With 1–0 Win to Seal Liga Mendocina Crown

The playoff between the Apertura and Clausura champions in San José ended nine against nine after multiple red cards.

Overview

  • Ángel Castañares struck in second‑half stoppage time to defeat FADEP 1–0 at Estadio Mauricio Serra.
  • Referee Juan Pablo González dismissed Julián Pérez earlier before late reds for Cristian Lucero, Alexis Viscarra and Thiago Satti left both teams with nine players.
  • The victory delivered Atlético Argentino’s first Liga Mendocina annual championship since 1996.
  • FADEP qualified as Apertura winner, while Atlético Argentino earned its place by taking the Clausura the previous week.
  • Local supporters celebrated in San José after a tense, physical final marked by strong challenges and few clear chances.