CA Sarmiento 2:3 Argentinos Jrs — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Alan Lescano scored once and controlled midfield as Argentinos Juniors edged Sarmiento 3-2 in a Superliga thriller, setting up a clash with Estudiantes de Río Cuarto. The visitors arrived as strong favourites and survived a late scare after Diego Porcel’s dismissal.

Sarmiento struck first through Junior Marabel from Pablo Daniel Magnin’s assist in the 30th minute, but Argentinos Juniors turned the match inside out after the break: Alan Lescano equalised in the 48th minute with help from Tomás Molina, and Sebastián Prieto made it 2-1 ten minutes later. Renzo Orihuela pulled Sarmiento level in the 69th minute with Cristian Zabala supplying the cross, yet Diego Porcel bagged the winner in the 90th minute, supplied by Hernán López, before earning a second yellow card for his celebration.

Argentinos Juniors controlled the match on the numbers, holding 55% possession and registering 13 shots to Sarmiento’s 10, with a slight edge in expected goals (1.37 to 1.23); they dominated the first half with 61% possession but needed second-half efficiency to seal the win. Alan Lescano was the standout with a 7.9 rating, a goal and a booking from midfield. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Argentinos Juniors and the result confirmed that prediction, with no live signals to contradict the read. Next up: Argentinos Juniors host Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on 29 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Sarmiento vs Argentinos Juniors?

Sarmiento 2-3 Argentinos Juniors (Superliga).

Who scored?

Junior Marabel (30', assist Pablo Daniel Magnin) for Sarmiento; Alan Lescano (48', assist Tomás Molina) for Argentinos Juniors; Sebastián Prieto (58') for Argentinos Juniors; Renzo Orihuela (69', assist Cristian Zabala) for Sarmiento; Diego Porcel (90', assist Hernán López) for Argentinos Juniors.

Was Argentinos Juniors's win deserved?

Yes — Argentinos Juniors were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Sarmiento vs Argentinos Juniors?

Yes — sent off: Diego Porcel (Argentinos Juniors, 90').

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