In a tense clash held at the Viaducto, Sarmiento triumphed over Tristán Suárez 1-0 in the 15th round of the Copa Argentina. The defining moment came when Pablo Magnín scored in the 49th minute of the second half, sealing the fate of the match.
Magnín capitalized on a cross from Lucas Suárez, and his shot found the back of the net, breaking through the defenses of goalkeeper Joaquín Bigo.
Despite Tristán Suárez launching 18 shots, they struggled with accuracy, as only 10 of those efforts were on target while the other 8 went off course.
The standout player of the match was undoubtedly Pablo Magnín, whose decisive goal showcased his talent and importance to the team.
Additionally, Sarmiento’s goalkeeper, Javier Burrai, was instrumental in maintaining the clean sheet by saving 8 shots from the opposition.
Fans were electrified when Augusto Berrondo entertained the crowd with a brilliant nutmeg on Manuel García in the 24th minute of the first half.
Coach Facundo Sava fielded his team in a 4-5-1 formation, with Burrai in goal; a defensive line consisting of Thiago Santamaría, Agustín Seyral, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, and Nicolás Pasquini; a midfield of Manuel García, Mauricio Martínez, Julián Contrera, Carlos Villalba, and Cristian Zabala; and Junior Marabel leading the attack.
On the other hand, Tristán Suárez, managed by José María Martínez, opted for a 5-4-1 setup, featuring Joaquín Bigo as their keeper, with Manuel Guillén, Matías Olguín, Brian Aguilar, Agustín Baldi, and Nicolás Henry in defense; Joaquín Trasante, Nicolás del Priore, Kevin Colli, and Angel Almada in midfield; and Augusto Berrondo up front.
The referee for this match at the Viaducto was Gonzalo Pereira.
This victory allows Sarmiento to move forward to the Round of 32 in the Copa Argentina.
Substitutions for Sarmiento
45’ 2T – Lucas Suárez replaced Juan Manuel Insaurralde, Carlos Villalba came on for Santiago Salle, and Junior Marabel took the place of Diego Churín.
64’ 2T – Mauricio Martínez was substituted by Jhon Renteria.
88’ 2T – Julián Contrera was replaced by Pablo Magnín.
Yellow Cards for Sarmiento:
6’ 1T Nicolás Pasquini (Unsporting behavior) and 38’ 2T Javier Burrai (Insulting or disapproving the referee).
Substitutions for Tristán Suárez
59’ 2T – Nicolás Henry was replaced by Ayrton Sánchez, and Augusto Berrondo was swapped for Jonathan Berón.
69’ 2T – Angel Almada came off for Álvaro Veliez, and Joaquín Trasante was subbed out for Maximiliano Luayza.
72’ 2T – Kevin Colli was substituted by Nicolás Fernández.
Yellow Cards for Tristán Suárez:
14’ 1T Brian Aguilar (Unsporting behavior) and 29’ 2T Álvaro Veliez (Unsporting behavior).
Red Card for Tristán Suárez:
39’ 2T José María Martínez (Straight red).