Match report
Union Santa Fe Defeats Independ. Rivadavia 2-1 in Liga Profesional
Independ. Rivadavia
1–2
FT
Union Santa Fe
May 10, 2026
Union Santa Fe stunned Independ. Rivadavia with a 2-1 victory in the Liga Profesional, thanks to goals from B. Cuello and C. Tarragona. Independ. Rivadavia's F. Sartori narrowed the gap late in the match, but Union Santa Fe held on to secure a crucial win.
Key Facts
- • Union Santa Fe: Goals by B. Cuello (34'), C. Tarragona (49')
- • Independ. Rivadavia: Goal by F. Sartori (70')
- • Yellow Cards: M. Pittón (Union Santa Fe), T. Bottari (Independ. Rivadavia), M. Estigarribia (Union Santa Fe)
- • Union Santa Fe's late goal was disallowed by VAR for handball by M. Del Blanco
Lineups
Independ. Rivadavia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 Nicolás Bolcato (G)
- 36 Ezequiel Bonifacio (D)
- 40 Iván Villalba (D)
- 42 Sheyko Studer (D)
- 14 Luciano Gómez (D)
- 5 Tomas Bottari (M)
- 25 José Florentín (M)
- 10 Matías Fernández (M)
- 43 Fabrizio Sartori (M)
- 22 Sebastián Villa (M)
- 9 Alex Arce (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Emmanuel Gómez Riga
- 2 Leonard Costa
- 13 Alejo Osella
- 3 Juan Manuel Elordi
- 20 Alessandro Riep
- 8 Leonel Bucca
- 11 Gonzalo Ríos
- 32 Kevin Vázquez
- 27 Diego Crego
- 34 Stefano Moreyra
- 19 Rodrigo Atencio
- 7 Victorio Ramis
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)
- 25 Cristian Tarragona (F)
- 19 Marcelo Estigarribia (F)
Substitutes
- 40 Lucas Meuli
- 13 Valentín Fascendini
- 3 Claudio Corvalán
- 4 Emiliano Álvarez
- 32 Nicolás Paz
- 10 Tomás Gonzalez
- 23 Augusto Solari
- 7 Franco Fragapane
- 5 Lucas Menossi
- 43 Emilio Giaccone
- 9 Agustín Colazo
- 29 Diego Diaz
Timeline
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8' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardM. Pittón
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34' Union Santa Fe Goal · Normal GoalB. Cuello · Assist: J. Palacios
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49' Union Santa Fe Goal · Normal GoalC. Tarragona · Assist: M. Del Blanco
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53' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Fernandez · On: G. Ríos
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53' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Bonifacio · On: J. Elordi
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56' Independ. Rivadavia Card · Yellow CardT. Bottari
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63' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardM. Estigarribia
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64' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Bottari · On: R. Atencio
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70' Independ. Rivadavia Goal · Normal GoalF. Sartori
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75' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Cuello · On: A. Solari
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81' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Profini · On: L. Menossi
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81' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Palacios · On: Claudio Corvalán
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86' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Gómez · On: L. Costa
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88' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Estigarribia · On: Agustín Colazo
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90'+6 Union Santa Fe Var · Goal Disallowed - handballM. Del Blanco
Match Stats
| Stat | Independ. Rivadavia | Union Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 59% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 405 | 254 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | 1.78 | 1.49 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 1 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | -0.28 | -0.28 |
| Accurate Passes | 297 | 150 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Union Santa Fe capitalized early with goals from B. Cuello and C. Tarragona within the first 49 minutes, putting them in a strong position.
- ▸ Independ. Rivadavia responded with a goal from F. Sartori in the 70th minute, but Union Santa Fe defended their lead until the final whistle.