Match report

Sarmiento Junin Stuns River Plate 1–0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

River Plate

0–1

Sarmiento Junin

Oct 12, 2025

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Oct 12, 2025 · FT

Sarmiento Junin

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Sarmiento Junin stunned River Plate with a 1–0 victory in a match that showcased the underdogs' resilience and tactical discipline. Despite River Plate's dominance in possession and chances, I. Morales's early goal was the difference maker, and River Plate's late equalizer was cancelled by VAR, sealing Sarmiento Junin's unexpected triumph.

Key Facts

• I. Morales scored the only goal for Sarmiento Junin in the 30th minute.
• River Plate had a goal cancelled by VAR in the 90th minute.
• River Plate received two yellow cards, including one for G. Galoppo in the 28th minute.
• Sarmiento Junin also received multiple yellow cards, including one for I. Morales in the 67th minute.
• River Plate made multiple substitutions in the second half, including M. Casco replacing M. Meza in the 77th minute.

Lineups

River Plate

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

1 F. Armani (G)
16 F. Bustos (D)
28 L. Martinez Quarta (D)
17 P. Diaz (D)
20 M. Casco (D)
26 N. Fernandez (M)
37 T. Acosta (M)
34 Giuliano Galoppo (M)
39 S. Lencina (M)
11 F. Colidio (F)
7 M. Salas (F)

Substitutes

— F. Jaroszewicz
14 S. Boselli
— L. Baju
33 Agustin De la Cuesta
8 M. Meza
40 A. Obregon
— C. Jaime
15 S. Driussi
27 B. Dadin
9 Miguel Borja

Sarmiento Junin

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

42 L. Acosta (G)
21 A. Vigo (D)
44 R. Orihuela (D)
2 J. Insaurralde (D)
39 J. Godoy (D)
26 Y. Arismendi (D)
19 J. Contrera (M)
5 M. Garcia (M)
25 C. Villalba (M)
18 I. Morales (F)
12 L. Pratto (F)

Substitutes

32 J. Devecchi
33 G. Diaz
34 A. Seyral
36 S. Morales
— R. Fumiz
23 E. Gimenez
29 J. Gomez
11 S. Rodriguez
15 L. Suhr
10 F. Paradela
20 F. Frias
9 J. Ardaiz

Timeline

28' River Plate Card · Yellow Card

G. Galoppo

Foul
30' Sarmiento Junin Goal · Normal Goal

I. Morales
36' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow Card

Juan Manuel Insaurralde

Time wasting
45'+2 Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow Card

L. Pratto

Foul
46' River Plate subst · Substitution 1

Off: F. Colidio · On: M. Borja
48' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow Card

J. Godoy

Foul
54' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 1

Off: L. Pratto · On: A. Seyral
61' River Plate subst · Substitution 2

Off: S. Lencinas · On: C. Jaime
61' River Plate subst · Substitution 3

Off: T. Acosta · On: S. Driussi
66' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 2

Off: C. Villalba · On: E. Gimenez
67' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow Card

I. Morales

Time wasting
67' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 3

Off: I. Morales · On: J. Ardaiz
75' River Plate Card · Yellow Card

Paulo Díaz

Foul
77' River Plate subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Casco · On: M. Meza
88' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 4

Off: Yair Arismendi · On: Gabriel Díaz
88' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Contrera · On: L. Suhr
90'+7 River Plate Var · Goal cancelled

M. Borja

Match Stats

Stat	River Plate	Sarmiento Junin
Fouls	10	20
Pass Accuracy	76%	46%
Offsides	1	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	28	7
Corners	13	3
Total Passes	451	164
Yellow Cards	2	5
Blocked Shots	6	1
Shots on Target	7	4
xG	1.29	1.04
Shots off Target	15	2
Possession	74%	26%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	345	76
Shots Inside Box	15	5
Saves	3	7
Shots Outside Box	13	2

Key Match Notes

▸ I. Morales's goal in the 30th minute set the tone for Sarmiento Junin's defensive strategy, allowing them to hold off River Plate's relentless attacks.
▸ River Plate's late equalizer was cancelled by VAR, which was a significant turning point as it denied River Plate a potential point and kept Sarmiento Junin's lead intact.