Match report
Estudiantes L.P. Defeats Sarmiento Junin 1-0 in Liga Profesional
Estudiantes L.P.
1–0
FT
Sarmiento Junin
Feb 20, 2026
In a closely contested match, Estudiantes L.P. managed to hold off Sarmiento Junin with a solitary goal from A. Castro in the 50th minute. Despite numerous substitutions and a flurry of yellow cards, Estudiantes L.P. maintained their composure to secure the win in the Liga Profesional Argentina.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Estudiantes L.P. 1-0 Sarmiento Junin
- • Goal: A. Castro (50th minute) for Estudiantes L.P.
- • Yellow cards: Estudiantes L.P. (Leandro González Pírez, T. Palacios, L. Piovi, Fernando Muslera), Sarmiento Junin (C. Villalba, C. Zabala, J. Burrai, Yair Arismendi)
Lineups
Estudiantes L.P.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 F. Muslera (G)
- 20 E. Meza (D)
- 14 L. Gonzalez Pirez (D)
- 24 T. Palacios (D)
- 13 G. Benedetti (D)
- 21 L. Piovi (M)
- 22 A. Castro (M)
- 29 Perez Fabricio (M)
- 7 J. Sosa (M)
- 17 J. Burgos (M)
- 9 G. Carrillo (F)
Substitutes
- 1 F. Iacovich
- 2 F. Rodriguez
- 4 S. Nunez
- 40 E. Mancuso
- 10 T. Palacios
- 32 M. Amondarain
- 39 L. Cornejo
- 11 F. Farias
- 18 E. Cetre
- 19 A. Gaich
- 27 L. Alario
- 28 B. Aguirre
Sarmiento Junin
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Burrai (G)
- 4 J. M. Cabrera (D)
- 44 R. Orihuela (D)
- 2 J. Insaurralde (D)
- 3 L. Suarez (D)
- 19 J. Contrera (M)
- 25 C. Villalba (M)
- 15 C. Zabala (M)
- 8 S. Salle (M)
- 27 J. Marabel (F)
- 9 Diego Churin (F)
Substitutes
- 12 T. Ayala
- 6 G. Arturia
- 29 T. Santamaria
- 34 A. Seyral
- 26 Y. Arismendi
- 33 G. Diaz
- 5 M. Garcia
- 11 J. Gomez
- 14 M. Martinez
- 10 J. Renteria
- 32 A. Gonzalez
- 40 B. Marquez
Timeline
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4' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow CardLeandro González Pírez
Foul
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24' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardC. Villalba
Foul
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32' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Sosa · On: T. Palacios
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37' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 1Off: Lucas Suárez · On: Yair Arismendi
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50' Estudiantes L.P. Goal · Normal GoalA. Castro
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55' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow CardT. Palacios
Argument
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56' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardC. Zabala
Argument
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68' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Meza · On: E. Mancuso
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68' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Burgos · On: M. Amondarain
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69' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Villalba · On: M. Martinez
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69' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Churín · On: J. Renteria
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75' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Castro · On: B. Aguirre
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76' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Pérez Escudero · On: E. Cetré
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80' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardJ. Burrai
Time wasting
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82' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Zabala · On: J. Gómez
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82' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Salle · On: B. Marquez
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86' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow CardL. Piovi
Foul
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88' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow CardFernando Muslera
Time wasting
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90'+4 Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardYair Arismendi
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Estudiantes L.P. | Sarmiento Junin |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 80% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 274 | 384 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 196 | 309 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Castro's goal at the half-hour mark shifted momentum in favor of Estudiantes L.P., breaking the deadlock and giving them a crucial lead in the Liga Profesional match.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions and yellow cards towards the end of the match, especially from Sarmiento Junin, disrupted their rhythm and allowed Estudiantes L.P. to preserve their lead.