In a match characterized by intensity and competitive spirit, Sarmiento achieved a pivotal victory over Barracas Central, who left the game with no points after a 2-1 defeat. The opening goal came in the 23rd minute of the first half when Junior Marabel scored with a powerful header. Just before halftime, Carlos Villalba doubled the lead with an impressive play in the 39th minute.
Despite Barracas Central’s attempts to alter the course of the match, they could only find the net once, with Rodrigo Insúa converting a penalty in the 68th minute of the second half.
Junior Marabel emerged as the standout player of the match, making his presence felt by scoring 1 goal and firing 5 shots on target.
Carlos Villalba also played a pivotal role, scoring 1 goal and attempting 2 shots at the opposing goal.
Barracas Central’s coach, Rubén Insúa, set up his team in a 5-3-2 formation with Marcelo Miño in goal; Damián Martínez, Nicolás Capraro, Yonatthan Rak, Nicolás Demartini, and Rodrigo Insúa in defense; Iván Tapia, Dardo Miloc, and Gonzalo Maroni in midfield; and Lucas Gamba and Facundo Bruera in attack.
On the other hand, Sarmiento, under coach Facundo Sava, also lined up in a 5-3-2 formation with Javier Burrai protecting the net; Thiago Santamaría, Manuel García, Agustín Seyral, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, and Nicolás Pasquini in defense; Carlos Villalba, Mauricio Martínez, and Cristian Zabala in midfield; and Julián Contrera and Junior Marabel leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Ariel Penel at the Claudio Chiqui Tapia Stadium.
Looking ahead, Barracas Central will face Estudiantes (RC) away in the next round, while Sarmiento will host Gimnasia.
Substitutions for Barracas Central
45’ 2T – Lucas Gamba off for Gonzalo Morales, Damián Martínez off for Jhonatan Candia, and Facundo Bruera off for Tomás Porra
60’ 2T – Iván Tapia off for Norberto Briasco
75’ 2T – Gonzalo Maroni off for Manuel Duarte
Substitutions for Sarmiento
70’ 2T – Thiago Santamaría off for Lucas Suárez
80’ 2T – Mauricio Martínez off for Facundo Alaggia and Carlos Villalba off for Jonatan Gómez
81’ 2T – Junior Marabel off for Alexis González
Yellow Cards for Sarmiento:
32’ 1T – Thiago Santamaría (Unsporting behavior)
41’ 2T – Javier Burrai (Delaying the game)
47’ 2T – Julián Contrera (Unsporting behavior)