Federal A: Schedule and Referees Confirmed for Semifinals and Reválida Stage

Olimpo Faces San Martín de Formosa at Carminatti

Olimpo secured its semifinal berth after winning both legs of its quarterfinal series against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Chivilcoy, according to league fixture announcements. The Bahía Blanca club triumphed 2-1 away before repeating the exact same scoreline at home. On Sunday, the aurinegro squad plays the first leg of the Zona Campeonato semifinal under referee José Darío Sandoval, as detailed in league fixture announcements. San Martín de Formosa arrives in Buenos Aires province carrying sporting advantage after eliminating Atenas de Río Cuarto on aggregate, meaning a draw in goals and points across the two legs will favor the visitors.

Cipolletti Hosts Alvarado at La Visera de Cemento

In the opposite championship semifinal bracket, Cipolletti squares off against Alvarado at the historic La Visera stadium in Río Negro. The match begins at 3:30 PM on Sunday, with Fernando Rekers officiating. Cipolletti reached this stage through a resounding 6-1 home victory over Sol de América, erasing a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. Alvarado advanced by defeating Defensores de Belgrano de Villa Ramallo 2-0 at home after a 2-2 away draw, as documented by league records. Alvarado holds the sporting advantage for the return leg in Mar del Plata on October 18, though the team faces a significant roster concern regarding central midfielder Matías Mansilla, who sustained a knee injury in the previous round.

Villa Mitre Travels to General Pico for Reválida Action

While Olimpo fights for direct promotion, Villa Mitre begins its campaign in the 16th-finals of the Reválida bracket. Diego Cochas’s squad visits Costa Brava at 3:00 PM on Sunday under referee Diego Novelli Sanz. The tricolor returns to competitive play following a 21-day layoff after finishing the Nonagonal stage with a scoreless draw against Kimberley, according to league records. The return leg takes place the following weekend at El Fortín in Bahía Blanca, where Villa Mitre will hold home-field sporting advantage in the event of an aggregate tie.

Complete Fixture Schedule for Opening Matches

The Council Federal scheduled the opening weekend fixtures across multiple dates to accommodate the demanding regional tournament structure. Friday evening opens with San Martín de Mendoza hosting Argentino Monte Maíz at 9:30 PM under José Manuel Díaz, followed by Juventud Antoniana against Huracán Las Heras at 10:00 PM with Mauricio Martín in charge. Saturday action features Deportivo Rincón facing Kimberley at 4:00 PM directed by Fernando Marcos, alongside Defensores de Puerto Vilelas meeting Gimnasia de Chivilcoy under Rodrigo Rivero. Sunday’s full slate includes Fundación Amigos por el Deporte against Atenas Río Cuarto at 11:00 AM with Francisco Acosta, Juventud Unida Universitaria versus Sol de América at 3:00 PM under Pablo Núñez, El Linqueño hosting Douglas Haig at 3:30 PM with Jonathan Correa, and several 4:00 PM encounters spanning Gimnasia de Concepción del Uruguay against 9 de Julio de Rafaela, Boca Unidos facing Mitre de Posadas, and Sportivo Cañada de Gómez playing Defensores de Villa Ramallo. Sportivo Las Parejas and Sarmiento de La Banda close the weekend schedule at 5:30 PM under Jorge Etem.

Road to the Final and Promotion Path

The four remaining teams are now just two matches away from contesting the ultimate showdown for promotion to the Primera Nacional. The return legs of the semifinals are set for October 18, with local hosting duties reversed. The winners of these two series will advance to meet in a single decisive final scheduled for October 25 at a neutral venue, where the first direct promotion spot to the Primera Nacional will be decided.