Match report
Barracas Central Defeats Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
1–2
FT
Barracas Central
Apr 12, 2026
Barracas Central secured a 2-1 victory over Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto in a thrilling match in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Goals from D. Martinez and N. Briasco gave Barracas Central an early lead, but F. Cobos scored for Estudiantes to make it close. Despite Estudiantes' efforts, Barracas Central held on to secure the win.
Key Facts
- • D. Martinez scored Barracas Central's first goal in the 30th minute, assisted by T. Porra.
- • N. Briasco extended Barracas Central's lead to 2-0 in the 39th minute, assisted by R. Insúa.
- • F. Cobos reduced the deficit for Estudiantes in the 43rd minute, assisted by R. Lozano.
- • Barracas Central managed to secure the win despite Estudiantes' late surge and a yellow card to A. Cabrera in the 84th minute.
Lineups
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 43 Agustín Lastra (G)
- 45 Raúl Lozano (D)
- 6 Juan Antonini (D)
- 30 Sergio Ojeda (D)
- 28 Facundo Cobos (D)
- 11 Martín Garnerone (M)
- 5 Alejandro Cabrera (M)
- 19 Nicolás Talpone (M)
- 8 Siro Rosane (M)
- 32 Mateo Bajamich (F)
- 17 Gabriel Alanís (F)
Substitutes
- 9 Javier Ferreira
- 35 Facundo Gallardo
- 3 Fernando Bersano
- 50 Ramón Ábila
- 20 Mauricio Tevez
- 23 Renzo Bacchia
- 18 Agustín Morales
- 16 Tobías Ostchega
- 26 Ezequiel Forclaz
- 14 Nicolás Morro
- 22 Mauro Valiente
- 40 Francesco Lo Celso
Barracas Central
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Juan Espínola (G)
- 2 Nicolas Capraro (D)
- 32 Fernando Tobio (D)
- 31 Nicolás Demartini (D)
- 4 Damián Martínez (M)
- 5 Dardo Miloc (M)
- 10 Iván Tapia (M)
- 8 Tomás Porra (M)
- 6 Rodrigo Insúa (M)
- 20 Jhonatan Candia (F)
- 11 Norberto Briasco (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Ivan Guaraz
- 7 Facundo Bruera
- 9 Gonzalo Javier Morales
- 13 Rafael Barrios
- 24 Enzo Taborda
- 79 Maximiliano Puig
- 33 Gonzalo Maroni
- 15 Yonatthan Rak
- 23 Wilfredo Rivera
- 37 Gastón Campi
- 18 Manuel Duarte
- 30 Marcelo Agustín Miño
Timeline
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30' Barracas Central Goal · Normal GoalD. Martinez · Assist: T. Porra
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36' Barracas Central Card · Yellow CardN. Briasco
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39' Barracas Central Goal · Normal GoalN. Briasco · Assist: R. Insúa
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43' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Goal · Normal GoalF. Cobos · Assist: R. Lozano
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45' Barracas Central Card · Yellow CardJ. Candia
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46' Barracas Central Card · Yellow CardD. Martinez
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63' Barracas Central subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Candia · On: F. Bruera
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63' Barracas Central subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Tapia · On: I. A. Guaraz
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69' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Garnerone · On: J. Ferreira
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70' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Rosané · On: F. Gallardo
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73' Barracas Central subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Briasco · On: J. Morales
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76' Barracas Central subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Martinez · On: R. Barrios
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82' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Talpone · On: M. Tevez
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82' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Lozano · On: R. Ábila
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84' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Card · Yellow CardA. Cabrera
Match Stats
| Stat | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | Barracas Central |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 58% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 556 | 181 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 76% | 24% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 481 | 105 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Barracas Central took control of the match in the first half with two quick goals from Martinez and Briasco, which gave them a crucial cushion.
- ▸ Estudiantes's goal by Cobos in the 43rd minute marked a significant momentum shift, but Barracas Central managed to hold off the home team's late push to maintain their lead.