Deportivo Madryn led 3-1 with 10 minutes remaining in Puerto Madryn on Saturday when fireworks landed near Deportivo Maipú goalkeeper Nahuel Galardi at Estadio Abel Sastre, forcing a suspension in the Primera Nacional Reducido octofinals.
The first-round playoff fixture ground to a halt after a loud pyrotechnic device detonated near Galardi’s goal. Referee Bryan Ferreyra ultimately called off the match after consultations with his crew and team captains.
Deportivo Maipú later issued a statement noting that Galardi was affected by a high-power explosive device and was taken to a local medical center for evaluation, while infobae reported that visiting players briefly halted a stadium medical cart because it was not heading directly toward the ambulance.
Before the stoppage, Deportivo Madryn built a commanding lead in their quest for the tournament’s second promotion spot. Fernando Bersano opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a left-footed cross-shot. Nazareno Solís added a second goal after halftime following a counterattack, and veteran forward Luis Silba converted a penalty kick after Solís was fouled in the box.
Deportivo Maipú, featuring former Argentina midfielder Enzo Pérez in the starting lineup, managed a 75th-minute goal when Brian Orosco scored from the penalty spot following a handball by Claudio Corvalán. Because Deportivo Madryn held sporting advantage as the higher seed, the visitors required three goals in the closing minutes to overturn the aggregate score.
“We played a great game and are fair winners,” Solís told TyC Sports regarding the circumstances surrounding the premature end. Teammate Facundo Giacopuzzi echoed that sentiment to infobae, calling the final moments unusual while maintaining confidence in the team’s performance on the pitch.
The official match report from referee Bryan Ferreyra now rests with the AFA Disciplinary Tribunal, which will determine the final outcome of the playoff series. Deportivo Madryn previously experienced a suspension in the 2025 Reducido away against Gimnasia de Jujuy, a tie that the governing body ultimately awarded to the Chubut side by a 3-0 scoreline after match officials reported outside pressure.
