“Junior Marabel opens the scoring with a perfectly placed header from Thiago Santamaría's cross after Sarmiento's sustained pressure”
Pivotal“Carlos Villalba doubles Sarmiento's advantage with a clinical right-footed finish, assisted by goalscorer Marabel”
Pivotal“Barracas Central makes three substitutions at halftime in desperate bid to turn the match around”
“Rodrigo Insúa converts from the penalty spot after VAR intervention to give Barracas Central hope of a comeback”
Pivotal
Barracas Central
Sarmiento
Outstanding performance
Sarmiento•AttackerSarmiento claimed a crucial away victory at Barracas Central with a clinical first-half display, taking a commanding 2-0 lead through Junior Marabel's header and Carlos Villalba's composed finish. The visitors controlled proceedings despite being slightly outpossessed, creating dangerous attacks and capitalizing on their opportunities with ruthless efficiency. Barracas Central's triple substitution at halftime sparked a spirited comeback attempt, culminating in Rodrigo Insúa's penalty that set up a tense finale. However, Sarmiento's defensive discipline held firm under pressure, with goalkeeper Javier Burrai earning a time-wasting booking in the dying minutes as they secured three vital points in the Liga Profesional title race.
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Julián ContreraYellow CardJulián Contrera from Sarmiento receives a yellow card for a foul.
Rodrigo Insúa from Barracas Central wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Julián Contrera of Sarmiento.
Jonatan Gómez from Sarmiento is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Tomás Porra from Barracas Central wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Handball by Alexis González of Sarmiento.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Corner awarded to Sarmiento after Marcelo Miño concedes.
Cristian Zabala's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Marcelo Miño. The attempt was assisted by Lucas Suárez.
Cristian Zabala of Sarmiento is caught offside.
Javier BurraiYellow CardJavier Burrai from Sarmiento receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Nicolás Capraro of Barracas Central.
Cristian Zabala from Sarmiento wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Sarmiento: Alexis González comes on for Junior Marabel.
Substitution for Sarmiento: Jonatan Gómez comes on for Carlos Villalba.
Substitution for Sarmiento: Facundo Alaggia comes on for Mauricio Martínez.
Attempt missed. Junior Marabel from Sarmiento had a right-footed shot from the right side of the box after a quick counter-attack.
Rodrigo Insúa from Barracas Central misses a left-footed shot from outside the box, just going wide of the top right corner.
Julián Contrera commits a handball for Sarmiento.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Manuel Duarte comes on for Gonzalo Maroni.
Junior Marabel from Sarmiento wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nicolás Demartini of Barracas Central.
Foul committed by Julián Contrera of Sarmiento.
Dardo Miloc from Barracas Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Juan Insaurralde of Sarmiento wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Morales of Barracas Central.
Substitution for Sarmiento: Lucas Suárez comes on for Thiago Santamaría.
Attempt missed. Junior Marabel of Sarmiento heads the ball from a difficult angle on the left, but it goes wide to the left. Julián Contrera provided the assist with a cross.
VAR decision results in a penalty for Barracas Central.
Corner awarded to Barracas Central after a concession by Manuel García.
Tomás Porra's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Corner awarded to Barracas Central after a concession by Juan Insaurralde.
Corner awarded to Barracas Central after a foul by Juan Insaurralde.
Manuel García from Sarmiento is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Norberto Briasco of Barracas Central.
Juan Insaurralde from Sarmiento wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Morales of Barracas Central.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Norberto Briasco comes on for Iván Tapia.
Attempt missed by Junior Marabel of Sarmiento, who had a header from the left side of the box.
Tomás Porra from Barracas Central misses with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Mauricio Martínez from Sarmiento is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nicolás Capraro of Barracas Central.
Gonzalo Maroni from Barracas Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Cristian Zabala of Sarmiento.
Junior Marabel's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Junior Marabel from Sarmiento wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Nicolás Demartini of Barracas Central.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Tomás Porra comes on for Facundo Bruera.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Jhonatan Candia comes on for Damián Martínez.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Gonzalo Morales comes on for Lucas Gamba.
The second half begins with the match score at Barracas Central 0, Sarmiento 2.
First half ends with Barracas Central trailing 0-2 to Sarmiento.
Attempt missed. Facundo Bruera from Barracas Central heads the ball over the bar from the center of the box. He was assisted by Iván Tapia, who delivered a cross after a corner.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Corner awarded to Barracas Central after a concession by Manuel García.
Nicolás Pasquini of Sarmiento commits a handball.
Attempt missed by Facundo Bruera of Barracas Central, who headed the ball from the center of the box.
Yonatthan Rak from Barracas Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Carlos Villalba of Sarmiento.
Carlos Villalba's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Cristian Zabala.
Corner awarded to Barracas Central after Agustín Seyral concedes.
assist: Junior Marabel
Goal! Sarmiento leads 2-0 with Carlos Villalba scoring a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Junior Marabel.
Julián Contrera from Sarmiento wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nicolás Demartini of Barracas Central.
Julián Contrera from Sarmiento wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Nicolás Demartini of Barracas Central.
Attempt missed. Julián Contrera from Sarmiento takes a right-footed shot from outside the box but misses to the left. Thiago Santamaría assisted after a fast break.
Mauricio Martínez from Sarmiento wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Maroni of Barracas Central.
Thiago SantamaríaYellow CardThiago Santamaría of Sarmiento receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Gonzalo Maroni from Barracas Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Thiago Santamaría of Sarmiento.
Attempt missed. Yonatthan Rak of Barracas Central heads the ball from the right side of the box but misses to the right. Iván Tapia provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Barracas Central after Agustín Seyral concedes.
Corner awarded to Barracas Central after Agustín Seyral concedes.
Foul by Agustín Seyral of Sarmiento.
Facundo Bruera from Barracas Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Thiago Santamaría from Sarmiento wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Nicolás Demartini of Barracas Central.
assist: Thiago Santamaría
Goal! Sarmiento takes the lead 1-0 with Junior Marabel scoring a header from the center of the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Thiago Santamaría's cross.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Carlos Villalba from Sarmiento.
Nicolás Pasquini from Sarmiento misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt missed by Thiago Santamaría of Sarmiento, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Gonzalo Maroni from Barracas Central misses a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it to the right. Facundo Bruera provided the assist.
Gonzalo Maroni from Barracas Central misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Attempt missed. Facundo Bruera from Barracas Central heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the left. Lucas Gamba provided the cross.
Thiago Santamaría from Sarmiento misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, just missing the top right corner. He was assisted by Junior Marabel after a fast break.
Rodrigo Insúa from Barracas Central wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Julián Contrera of Sarmiento.
Attempt missed by Mauricio Martínez of Sarmiento with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Nicolás Capraro's header from the center of the box is saved by Javier Burrai in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Iván Tapia's cross.
Gonzalo Maroni from Barracas Central is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Manuel García of Sarmiento.
Nicolás Demartini from Barracas Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Junior Marabel of Sarmiento.
