“Gonzalo Maroni, introduced just six minutes earlier, latched onto Tomas Porra's assist to fire Barracas Central ahead — the only goal of the match and the moment that defined the contest.”
Pivotal“Maroni was booked for time-wasting in stoppage time — a minor footnote, but one that confirmed Barracas were fully in control and content to see the clock down on a hard-earned three points.”
Deportivo Riestra
Barracas Central
Outstanding performance
Barracas Central•GoalkeeperBarracas Central arrived at Deportivo Riestra's ground knowing the title race context demanded nothing less than three points, and their tactical patience ultimately paid off in a match that was closer than the scoreline suggests. Riestra carried a genuine threat on the counter, managing 12 shots to Barracas's 10 and matching their opponents in dangerous attacks — yet it was the visitors who converted when it mattered. Barracas controlled the tempo through superior possession — 60 percent against 40 — and their pass accuracy of 71 percent against Riestra's 53 percent reflected a side that dictated the rhythm without consistently unlocking the defensive shape. The match turned decisively in the 66th-to-70th minute window, when a triple substitution from Barracas injected fresh legs and creativity: Gastón Campi, Gonzalo Maroni, and later Pablo Monje all entered, and within minutes Maroni had settled the contest with a composed finish from Tomas Porra's assist. Riestra's inability to convert their one big chance proved costly, and Barracas's clinical use of their three big chances — scoring once from three — ultimately separated the sides in a match that will be remembered for its decisive bench work rather than its open football.
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Gonzalo MaroniYellow CardGonzalo Maroni receives a yellow card.
Milton Aaron Celiz takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Juan Barbieri comes on for Facundo Bruera.
Carlos Arce is substituted for Tomas Porra.
Jonatan Esteban Goitia comes on for Nicolas Sansotre.
Corner awarded.
Milton Aaron Celiz takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Gonzalo Maroni takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
Tomas Gonzalez attempted a header but missed the shot.
Leandro Maximiliano Puig replaces Ivan Tapia.
Tomas Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Tomas Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Gonzalo MaroniGonzalo Maroni scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Tomás Porra
Goal! Gonzalo Maroni scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Tomas Porra.
Goal! Gonzalo Maroni scores, making it 0-1.
Pablo Monje comes on for Antony Alonso.
Facundo Bruera takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Gaston Matias Campi is on, and Jhonatan Candia is off.
Gonzalo Maroni is on, and Nicolas Agustin Demartini is off.
Jhonatan Candia takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Tomas Gonzalez comes on for Nicolas Benegas.
Tomas Porra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Jhonatan Candia takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Nicolas Benegas takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Facundo Bruera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Rodrigo InsúaYellow CardRodrigo Insua receives a yellow card.
Antony Alonso takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Rodrigo Insua takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Corner awarded.
Tomas Porra takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Offside.
Mariano Gaston Bracamonte takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Nicolas Benegas takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Jhonatan Candia takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Yellow card issued to Facundo Bruera.
Offside.
Nicolas Benegas attempts a header but misses the shot.
Nicolás WatsonYellow CardYellow card shown to Nicolas Ezequiel Watson.
Carlos Quintana attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Dario Herrera.
Deportivo Riestra host a significantly stronger Barracas Central side on Sunday in the 2nd Phase of the Liga Profesional, with the visitors sitting 10 points clear of their struggling hosts in the standings. Barracas have not lost to Riestra in their last three meetings, and with Riestra mired in a run of just one win from their last nine league outings, the visitors arrive as clear favorites at Estadio Guillermo Laza.
