Promotion clash: Nuevo Horizonte vs Banco Provincial | OneFootball

The Semifinals of the Octogonal in the Primera B of the Liga Santafesina de Fútbol delivered a double surprise this Saturday and, at the same time, confirmed two teams that have reached this stage with a clearly defined direction.

In two different venues, but with the same dose of tension and anticipation, Nuevo Horizonte and Banco Provincial managed to prevail as visitors and secured a valuable ticket to the grand final of the playoff.

The grand prize will be to face Las Flores, already in the decisive stage for having won the 2025 Clausura Tournament.

Nuevo Horizonte and Banco Provincial are going for promotion: Octogonal final confirmed

In the Santa Rosa de Lima neighborhood, Deportivo Santa Rosa hosted Nuevo Horizonte in an emotional setting, hoping to reach the final. However, the visiting team showed admirable solidity from the very first minute.

With defensive firmness, organization in midfield, and key decisiveness in the final third, Nuevo Horizonte built a victory that was never in doubt.

The standout figure was Lautaro Wagner, scorer of both goals in the match. His quality in the opponent’s box tipped the balance and left Santa Rosa with no answers, as they tried and searched but never found a way to break down a rival that played with maturity and determination.

The 2-0 final score put Nuevo Horizonte in the Octogonal final, a feat that rewards their consistency and the great collective work shown throughout the campaign. The victory also gained extra value due to the strength Santa Rosa usually has at home, where they had built much of their promotion hopes.

In Las Flores II

At the same time, in the always tough ground of Las Flores II, Banco Provincial delivered another stunning blow. They faced the champion of the Apertura Tournament, a solid team and a regular contender in decisive stages.

But the banking team did not shrink from the challenge and put on a performance full of character, with a smart game plan and precise execution. Ismael Contrera opened the scoring after a collective move that exposed the home side’s lack of focus, while Maximiliano Plutino extended the lead with a lethal appearance, sealing the 2-0 that set off the visitors’ celebrations.

Banco Provincial maintained their organization, were effective at key moments, and defended their lead with the assurance required in this type of match. Las Flores II, despite their usual drive, could not find a way to break the solid structure set up by the visitors, who managed the game’s tempo and closed out qualification with authority.

With the two finalists decided, the Octogonal will now have an exciting final between Nuevo Horizonte and Banco Provincial. Both arrive in great form, strengthened by convincing performances and with motivation at its peak.

Not only is the playoff title at stake, but also the chance to play for the first promotion against Las Flores, a team already waiting for their opponent with the confidence of having won the Clausura.

The stage is set for a thrilling final, where the pressure, desire, and needs of each team will combine in a clash that promises strong emotions.

Nuevo Horizonte and Banco Provincial will look to take one more step toward the dream of promotion to Primera A, knowing that the margin for error is minimal and that details will be decisive in a stage that demands character, conviction, and efficiency.

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