Match report
Union Santa Fe Defeats Deportivo Riestra 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Union Santa Fe
2–0
FT
Deportivo Riestra
Apr 3, 2026
Union Santa Fe demonstrated their prowess in a 2-0 victory over Deportivo Riestra in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with Mariano Estigarribia scoring from the penalty spot and Cristian Tarragona adding a late goal in the 95th minute. This win cements Union Santa Fe's position in the league standings, while Deportivo Riestra faces a tough challenge to recover ground lost.
Key Facts
- • Union Santa Fe 2–0 Deportivo Riestra
- • Mariano Estigarribia scored a penalty in the 21st minute
- • Javier Goitía received a red card for Deportivo Riestra in the 28th minute
- • Cristian Tarragona scored the second goal in the 95th minute
- • Lautaro Vargas received a yellow card with a match suspension for Union Santa Fe
Lineups
Union Santa Fe
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 21 Matías Mansilla (G)
- 35 Lautaro Vargas (D)
- 2 Maizon Rodriguez (D)
- 26 Juan Pablo Ludueña (D)
- 11 Mateo Del Blanco (D)
- 20 Julián Palacios (M)
- 30 Mauro Pittón (M)
- 24 Rafael Profini (M)
- 22 Brahian Cuello (M)
- 19 Marcelo Estigarribia (F)
- 25 Cristian Tarragona (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Nicolas Palavecino
- 43 Emilio Giaccone
- 23 Augusto Solari
- 13 Valentín Fascendini
- 5 Lucas Menossi
- 10 Tomás Gonzalez
- 12 Bruno Pittón
- 9 Agustín Colazo
- 40 Lucas Meuli
- 31 Misael Aguirre
- 7 Franco Fragapane
- 44 Tomás Fagioli
Deportivo Riestra
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Ignacio Arce (G)
- 15 Nicolás Sansotre (D)
- 19 Juan Cruz Randazzo (D)
- 22 Cristian Paz (D)
- 6 Miguel Barbieri (D)
- 13 Rodrigo Gallo (D)
- 16 Nicolas Watson (M)
- 20 Matias Garcia (M)
- 7 Antony Alonso (M)
- 10 Alexander Díaz (F)
- 9 Jonathan Herrera (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Jonathan Goitia
- 40 Gabriel Obredor
- 14 Pablo Monje
- 23 Mateo Ramirez
- 8 Nicolás Benegas
- 31 Mauro Smarra
- 37 Dariel Ganly
- 24 Facundo Miño
- 35 Ángel Stringa
- 12 Iván López
- 11 Johnson Nsumoh
- 39 Lautaro Duarte
Timeline
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21' Union Santa Fe Goal · PenaltyM. Estigarribia
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25' Deportivo Riestra subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Gallo · On: J. Goitía
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28' Deportivo Riestra Card · Red CardJ. Goitía
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46' Deportivo Riestra subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Herrera · On: G. Obredor
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60' Deportivo Riestra Card · Yellow CardM. Barbieri
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65' Deportivo Riestra subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Alonso · On: Pablo Monje
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69' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Cuello · On: Nicolas Palavecino
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75' Deportivo Riestra subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Barbieri · On: M. Ramirez
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76' Deportivo Riestra subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Díaz · On: N. Benegas
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82' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Profini · On: E. Giaccone
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83' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Palacios · On: A. Solari
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83' Deportivo Riestra Card · Yellow CardM. Ramirez
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88' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardL. Vargas
misses next match
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90'+4 Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardC. Tarragona
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90'+5 Union Santa Fe Goal · Normal GoalC. Tarragona · Assist: M. Estigarribia
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90' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Del Blanco · On: V. Fascendini
Match Stats
| Stat | Union Santa Fe | Deportivo Riestra |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 57% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 25 | 8 |
| Corners | 9 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 500 | 195 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 1 |
| Possession | 73% | 27% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 416 | 111 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 6 |
| Saves | 5 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 13 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Union Santa Fe capitalized on a penalty in the 21st minute, scored by Mariano Estigarribia, to take an early lead, which proved crucial.
- ▸ Deportivo Riestra's red card to Javier Goitía in the 28th minute significantly altered the momentum, as they were forced to play a man down for the remainder of the match.