Match report
Belgrano Cordoba Defeats Union Santa Fe 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Belgrano Cordoba
2–0
FT
Union Santa Fe
May 12, 2026
Belgrano Cordoba dominated the match and secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Union Santa Fe in the Liga Profesional Argentina. The goals were scored by Adrián Sánchez and R. Hernandes, while Union Santa Fe struggled to find their footing, with several yellow cards and substitutions not enough to turn the tide.
Key Facts
- • Belgrano Cordoba 2-0 Union Santa Fe
- • Adrián Sánchez scored the opening goal in the 65th minute
- • R. Hernandes sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute
- • Union Santa Fe received four yellow cards throughout the match
- • Belgrano Cordoba made several strategic substitutions to maintain their lead
Lineups
Belgrano Cordoba
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 T. Cardozo (G)
- 14 L. Morales (D)
- 2 A. Maldonado (D)
- 17 L. Lopez (D)
- 3 A. Sporle (D)
- 21 A. Sanchez (M)
- 5 S. Longo (M)
- 24 E. Rigoni (M)
- 10 L. Zelarayan (M)
- 11 F. Gonzalez (M)
- 22 N. Fernandez (F)
Substitutes
- 23 M. Vicentini
- 20 F. Vazquez
- 16 F. Ricca
- 42 J. Lucco
- 51 R. Hernandes
- 37 L. Gutierrez
- 30 G. Zelarayan
- 26 A. J. Benitez Cabrera
- 53 J. Velazquez
- 45 A. Falcon
- 13 A. Ocampo
- 15 R. Tulian
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
- 40 L. Meuli
- 3 C. Corvalan
- 23 A. Solari
- 10 T. Gonzalez
- 4 E. Alvarez
- 43 E. Giaccone
- 7 F. Fragapane
- 5 L. Menossi
- 9 A. Colazo
- 32 N. Paz
- 13 V. Fascendini
- 29 D. Diaz
Timeline
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60' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 1Off: F. González · On: R. Hernandes
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60' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Fernández · On: Lautaro Gutierrez
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60' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 3Off: Leonardo Morales · On: A. Falcon
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65' Belgrano Cordoba Goal · Normal GoalAdrián Sánchez · Assist: E. Rigoni
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68' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardM. Estigarribia
Foul
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69' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Cuello · On: T. Gonzalez
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69' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Profini · On: L. Menossi
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76' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardL. Menossi
Foul
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76' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Zelarayán · On: F. Vazquez
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85' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Pittón · On: F. Fragapane
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85' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Estigarribia · On: D. Diaz
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86' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardF. Fragapane
Foul
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90'+5 Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow CardM. Del Blanco
Foul
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90' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Vargas · On: A. Solari
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90' Belgrano Cordoba Goal · Normal GoalR. Hernandes · Assist: F. Vazquez
Match Stats
| Stat | Belgrano Cordoba | Union Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 73% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 399 | 333 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 4 |
| xG | 0.87 | 0.47 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 8 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | -0.43 | -0.43 |
| Accurate Passes | 318 | 242 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game turned in Belgrano Cordoba's favor when Adrián Sánchez scored the opening goal in the 65th minute, breaking the deadlock and boosting team morale
- ▸ Union Santa Fe's accumulation of yellow cards, starting with M. Estigarribia's foul in the 68th minute, weakened their defense and allowed Belgrano Cordoba to maintain control of the match