Match report
Sarmiento Junin Defeats Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 1-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Sarmiento Junin
1–0
FT
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Mar 3, 2026
Sarmiento Junin stunned Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto with a 1-0 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina, thanks to a penalty by J. Marabel in the 11th minute. Despite multiple substitutions and several yellow cards, Sarmiento Junin managed to hold off their opponents until the final whistle.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Sarmiento Junin 1–0 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
- • Goal: J. Marabel (penalty, 11')
- • Yellow cards: G. Arturia (10'), J. Marabel (90+3') for Sarmiento Junin; M. Valenti (48'), T. Gonzalez (85') for Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
- • Substitutions: Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto (T. Ostchega, N. Talpone, M. Garnerone, J. Antonini, F. Romero) and Sarmiento Junin (J. Gómez, Gabriel Díaz, J. Churín, C. Zabala)
Lineups
Sarmiento Junin
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 J. Burrai (G)
- 29 T. Santamaria (D)
- 6 G. Arturia (D)
- 2 J. Insaurralde (D)
- 33 G. Diaz (D)
- 15 C. Zabala (M)
- 14 M. Martinez (M)
- 5 M. Garcia (M)
- 19 J. Contrera (F)
- 27 J. Marabel (F)
- 11 J. Gomez (F)
Substitutes
- 12 T. Ayala
- 44 R. Orihuela
- 4 J. M. Cabrera
- 34 A. Seyral
- 25 C. Villalba
- 8 S. Salle
- 35 F. Alaggia
- 26 Y. Arismendi
- 32 A. Gonzalez
- 18 O. Gimenez
- 40 B. Marquez
- 9 Diego Churin
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 43 A. Lastra (G)
- 6 J. Antonini (D)
- 2 G. Maffini (D)
- 31 M. Valenti (D)
- 16 T. Ostchega (D)
- 19 N. Talpone (M)
- 10 T. Gonzalez (M)
- 13 F. Romero (M)
- 22 M. Valiente (M)
- 17 G. Alanis (F)
- 11 M. Garnerone (F)
Substitutes
- 23 R. Bacchia
- 30 S. Ojeda
- 5 A. Cabrera
- 28 F. Cobos
- 3 F. Bersano
- 29 M. Molina
- 26 E. Forclaz
- 79 T. Leiva
- 8 S. Rosane
- 45 R. Lozano
- 50 R. Abila
- 9 J. Ferreira
Timeline
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7' Sarmiento Junin Var · Penalty confirmedJ. Contrera
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11' Sarmiento Junin Goal · PenaltyJ. Marabel
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29' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardG. Arturia
Time wasting
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46' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Ostchega · On: F. Cobos
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46' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Talpone · On: S. Rosané
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46' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Garnerone · On: R. Ábila
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48' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Card · Yellow CardM. Valenti
Foul
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59' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Gómez · On: S. Salle
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65' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 3Off: Gabriel Díaz · On: Yair Arismendi
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65' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Marabel · On: D. Churín
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69' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardJuan Manuel Insaurralde
Time wasting
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69' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Antonini · On: R. Lozano
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75' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardS. Salle
Foul
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77' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Romero · On: J. Ferreira
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85' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Card · Yellow CardT. Gonzalez
Foul
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90'+3 Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow CardJ. Contrera
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90'+3 Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Zabala · On: C. Villalba
Match Stats
| Stat | Sarmiento Junin | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 67% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corners | 6 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 346 | 307 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 253 | 207 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match's momentum shifted early when J. Contrera was fouled in the box, leading to a penalty that J. Marabel converted in the 11th minute, giving Sarmiento Junin the lead.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions from Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto in the second half failed to break down Sarmiento Junin's defensive line, as they maintained their focus to secure the win.