Match report
Union Santa Fe Defeats Sarmiento Junin 3-1 in Liga Profesional
Sarmiento Junin
1–3
FT
Union Santa Fe
Feb 26, 2026
Union Santa Fe demonstrated a strong performance to defeat Sarmiento Junin 3-1 in a Liga Profesional Argentina match. The game was largely dominated by Union Santa Fe, who scored three goals within the first half-hour, putting them in a commanding position. Sarmiento Junin managed a consolation goal late in the game but could not overcome the early deficit.
Key Facts
- • Union Santa Fe scored three goals by J. Palacios, B. Cuello, and C. Tarragona
- • Sarmiento Junin's only goal was scored by J. Marabel
- • R. Profini provided three assists for Union Santa Fe
- • Union Santa Fe had four yellow cards, while Sarmiento Junin had three
- • Union Santa Fe secured the victory with a 3-1 scoreline in the Liga Profesional Argentina
Lineups
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)
- 26 Y. Arismendi (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
- 33 G. Diaz
- 34 A. Seyral
- 5 M. Garcia
- 10 J. Renteria
- 11 J. Gomez
- 14 M. Martinez
- 16 U. Delgado
- 32 A. Gonzalez
- 40 B. Marquez
Union Santa Fe
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 21 M. Mansilla (G)
- 35 L. Vargas (D)
- 2 M. Rodriguez (D)
- 26 J. Luduena (D)
- 11 M. Del Blanco (D)
- 20 J. Palacios (M)
- 30 M. Pitton (M)
- 24 R. Profini (M)
- 22 B. Cuello (M)
- 19 M. Estigarribia (F)
- 25 C. Tarragona (F)
Substitutes
- 28 F. Gomes Gerth
- 4 E. Alvarez
- 12 B. Pitton
- 13 V. Fascendini
- 32 N. Paz
- 5 L. Menossi
- 43 E. Giaccone
- 46 S. Grella
- 7 F. Fragapane
- 23 A. Solari
- 29 D. Diaz
- 31 M. Aguirre
Timeline
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10' Union Santa Fe Goal · Normal GoalJ. Palacios · Assist: R. Profini
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13' Union Santa Fe Goal · Normal GoalB. Cuello · Assist: R. Profini
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31' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardMaizon Rodriguez
Foul
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35' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardC. Zabala
Argument
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38' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardYair Arismendi
Foul
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45'+2 Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardM. Estigarribia
Foul
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46' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 1Off: Yair Arismendi · On: Gabriel Díaz
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46' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Salle · On: J. Renteria
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46' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Villalba · On: M. Martinez
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49' Union Santa Fe Goal · Normal GoalC. Tarragona · Assist: R. Profini
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56' Sarmiento Junin Goal · Normal GoalJ. Marabel · Assist: J. Contrera
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63' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Profini · On: E. Giaccone
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63' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Estigarribia · On: D. Diaz
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70' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Cuello · On: M. Aguirre
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70' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Palacios · On: A. Solari
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78' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Tarragona · On: B. Pittón
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83' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardM. Del Blanco
Foul
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87' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Zabala · On: Manuel García
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90' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardJ. Renteria
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sarmiento Junin | Union Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 60% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 16 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 447 | 278 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 361 | 167 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Union Santa Fe's early goals by Palacios and Cuello in the 10th and 13th minutes set the tone for the match
- ▸ Sarmiento Junin's goal by Marabel in the 56th minute provided a brief spark but could not alter the outcome of the game