Agustín Stancato struck with a long-range shot on November 12 to earn Olimpo a 1–1 draw against Kimberley de Mar del Plata in the opening leg of the Torneo Federal A Reválida quarterfinals.
The match at the José Alberto Valle stadium in Mar del Plata unfolded under a controversial first-half penalty awarded by referee Marcos Liuzzi. Kimberley capitalized when Agustín Vázquez converted from the spot in the 37th minute, putting the hosts ahead before Stancato leveled after the interval.
“A Olimpo le cobraron un penal que no fue, pero pudo rescatar un empate en Mardel,” reported Nicolás Fernández for BHInfo, detailing how the visiting side weathered early pressure from the Mar del Plata club.
The result leaves the quarterfinal series delicately balanced heading into the return leg. Because Olimpo finished higher than Kimberley in the regular season standings, the Bahía Blanca side holds sporting advantage in the tie.
Kimberley established early dominance on home turf, dictating the tempo through the first half while Olimpo maintained a compact defensive block. The tactical balance shifted when the referee whistled for a foul inside the box.
BHInfo said that the official pointed to the spot following a disputed pull involving defender Néstor Moiraghi. Vázquez stepped up and fired past goalkeeper Cristian Geist to break the deadlock.
Olimpo manager Carlos Mungo adjusted his lineup at halftime, introducing Joaquín Susvielles and Leonardo Hertel to bolster the attack. The tactical shift increased pressure on the home defense as the visitors searched for an equalizer.
The breakthrough arrived in the 60th minute when Stancato unleashed a powerful strike from outside the penalty area that beat the home goalkeeper and found the top corner.
The quarterfinal tie will conclude on November 17 at the Roberto Carminatti stadium in Bahía Blanca. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:15, according to DeporTV tournament schedules.
Under tournament regulations for the Reválida del torneo Federal A, Olimpo advances to the semifinals with a victory or a draw in the second leg due to their superior regular-season finish. Kimberley must win outright in Bahía Blanca to overturn the aggregate deficit and continue their pursuit of promotion to the Primera Nacional.
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