The match saw Estudiantes and Barracas Central unable to secure a win, ending in a 1-1 draw this Sunday. The game took place at the Tierra de Campeones stadium.
Estudiantes started strong, with Guido Carrillo scoring the opening goal in the 33rd minute. However, Barracas Central equalized just after halftime with a goal from Jhonatan Candia in the 48th minute.
A highlight of the match was Carrillo’s goal, where he struck fiercely from the left side of the area, beating goalkeeper Marcos Ledesma with a powerful shot into the bottom right corner.
Both teams had their chances, with each hitting the woodwork during the match. Santiago Ascacíbar for Estudiantes and Jhonatan Candia for Barracas Central were left disappointed not to have increased their respective tallies.
Despite controlling the game with 63% possession, Estudiantes could not convert that dominance into a victory.
Marcos Ledesma was a standout performer, making eight saves and completing two accurate passes, thus ensuring Barracas Central secured a point.
In addition to Carrillo’s decisive play, he not only scored but also attempted three shots and completed 14 passes, marking him as another key player in the match.
Estudiantes’ coach, Eduardo Domínguez, employed a 4-3-3 formation featuring Fernando Muslera in goal; a defensive line of Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Santiago Arzamendia; a midfield trio of Cristian Medina, Santiago Ascacíbar, and Alexis Castro; and an attacking trio made up of Tiago Palacios, Guido Carrillo, and Fabricio Pérez.
On the other hand, Barracas Central, managed by Rubén Insúa, set up in a 5-3-2 formation with Marcos Ledesma in goal; a defensive unit consisting of Rafael Barrios, Kevin Jappert, Fernando Tobio, Nicolás Demartini, and Tomás Porra; a midfield of Facundo Mater, Dardo Miloc, and Iván Tapia; and a forward line with Javier Ruiz and Jhonatan Candia.
The match was officiated by referee Nazareno Arasa.
Looking ahead, Estudiantes will visit Belgrano next, while Barracas Central will host Boca Juniors at Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia.
Substitutions for Estudiantes
63’ 2T – Alexis Castro was replaced by Facundo Farías, Román Gómez by Eric Meza, and Fabricio Pérez by Edwuin Cetré.
88’ 2T – Cristian Medina came off for Lucas Alario.
Yellow Cards for Estudiantes:
5’ 2T – Cristian Medina (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 7’ 2T – Santiago Ascacíbar (Unsporting behavior), 48’ 2T – Edwuin Cetré (Arguing with an opponent).
Substitutions for Barracas Central
34’ 1T – Facundo Mater was substituted by Facundo Bruera.
78’ 2T – Iván Tapia was replaced by Yonatthan Rak.
93’ 2T – Jhonatan Candia came off for Nicolás Capraro.
Yellow Cards for Barracas Central:
17’ 2T – Jhonatan Candia (Unsporting behavior), 38’ 2T – Fernando Tobio (Unsporting behavior), 48’ 2T – Dardo Miloc (Arguing with an opponent) and 48’ 2T – Rafael Barrios (Arguing with an opponent).