Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol

Sarmiento (Junín) vs Unión (Santa Fe), 2026 Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Torneo Apertura

· Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Sarmiento (Junín)
  • 56': Junior Marabel
FT
1 - 3
Unión (Santa Fe)
  • 10': Julián Palacios
  • 13': Braian Cuello
  • 49': Cristian Tarragona

About

Sarmiento (Junín) are hosting Unión (Santa Fe) at Eva Perón, Junin, Argentina, starting on . The match is a part of the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 1': Attempt saved. Cristian Tarragona (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Javier Burrai (Sarmiento). Assisted by Lautaro Vargas with a cross.
  • 2': Foul by Yair Arismendi (Sarmiento).
  • 2': Julián Palacios (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 6': Corner, Sarmiento. Conceded by Mauro Pittón.
  • 7': Foul by Rafael Profini (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 7': Renzo Orihuela (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 9': Attempt missed. Cristian Zabala (Sarmiento) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
  • 10': Goal! Sarmiento 0, Unión Santa Fe 1. Julián Palacios (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rafael Profini.
  • 13': Goal! Sarmiento 0, Unión Santa Fe 2. Brahian Cuello (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rafael Profini.
  • 15': Offside, Sarmiento. Julián Contrera is caught offside.
  • 16': Julián Contrera (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 16': Foul by Rafael Profini (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 19': Foul by Carlos Villalba (Sarmiento).
  • 19': Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 19': Offside, Unión Santa Fe. Cristian Tarragona is caught offside.
  • 20': Foul by Carlos Villalba (Sarmiento).
  • 20': Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 21': Cristian Zabala (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 21': Foul by Brahian Cuello (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 22': Foul by Santiago Salle (Sarmiento).
  • 22': Julián Palacios (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 23': Attempt missed. Diego Churín (Sarmiento) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Yair Arismendi with a cross.
  • 23': Attempt saved. Julián Contrera (Sarmiento) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Matías Mansilla (Unión Santa Fe). Assisted by Junior Marabel.
  • 24': Attempt saved. Julián Contrera (Sarmiento) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Matías Mansilla (Unión Santa Fe). Assisted by Santiago Salle.
  • 24': Attempt missed. Yair Arismendi (Sarmiento) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
  • 25': Attempt missed. Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión Santa Fe) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lautaro Vargas with a cross.
  • 25': Attempt missed. Mateo del Blanco (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
  • 28': Attempt saved. Cristian Tarragona (Unión Santa Fe) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Javier Burrai (Sarmiento).
  • 28': Attempt blocked. Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristian Tarragona.
  • 31': Foul by Maizon Rodríguez (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 31': Santiago Salle (Sarmiento) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 31': Lautaro Vargas (Unión Santa Fe) is shown the yellow card.
  • 31': Maizon Rodríguez (Unión Santa Fe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 33': Brahian Cuello (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 33': Foul by Julián Contrera (Sarmiento).
  • 35': (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 35': Cristian Zabala (Sarmiento).
  • 35': Cristian Zabala (Sarmiento) is shown the yellow card.
  • 37': Attempt saved. Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión Santa Fe) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Javier Burrai (Sarmiento). Assisted by Brahian Cuello.
  • 38': Corner, Sarmiento. Conceded by Mauro Pittón.
  • 38': Attempt blocked. Juan Insaurralde (Sarmiento) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Julián Contrera with a cross.
  • 38': Brahian Cuello (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 38': Foul by Yair Arismendi (Sarmiento).
  • 38': Yair Arismendi (Sarmiento) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 39': Delay in match because of an injury Brahian Cuello (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 39': Delay in match because of an injury Diego Churín (Sarmiento).
  • 40': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 43': Attempt blocked. Julián Palacios (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristian Tarragona.
  • 43': Delay in match because of an injury Diego Churín (Sarmiento).
  • 45': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+1': Foul by Carlos Villalba (Sarmiento).
  • 45'+1': Mauro Pittón (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+2': Cristian Zabala (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+2': Foul by Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 45'+2': Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión Santa Fe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Sarmiento 0, Unión Santa Fe 2.
  • 45': Second Half begins Sarmiento 0, Unión Santa Fe 2.
  • 45': Substitution, Sarmiento. Gabriel Díaz replaces Yair Arismendi.
  • 45': Substitution, Sarmiento. Jhon Rentería replaces Santiago Salle.
  • 45': Substitution, Sarmiento. Mauricio Martínez replaces Carlos Villalba.
  • 49': Goal! Sarmiento 0, Unión Santa Fe 3. Cristian Tarragona (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rafael Profini.
  • 50': Foul by Cristian Zabala (Sarmiento).
  • 50': Juan Pablo Ludueña (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 52': Corner, Sarmiento. Conceded by Mateo del Blanco.
  • 54': Attempt missed. Brahian Cuello (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Rafael Profini.
  • 55': Foul by Mateo del Blanco (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 55': Jhon Rentería (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 56': Goal! Sarmiento 1, Unión Santa Fe 3. Junior Marabel (Sarmiento) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Julián Contrera with a headed pass.
  • 57': Foul by Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 57': Juan Manuel Cabrera (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 58': Attempt saved. Cristian Tarragona (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Javier Burrai (Sarmiento). Assisted by Julián Palacios.
  • 58': Corner, Unión Santa Fe. Conceded by Renzo Orihuela.
  • 59': Corner, Unión Santa Fe. Conceded by Julián Contrera.
  • 60': Offside, Unión Santa Fe. Cristian Tarragona is caught offside.
  • 61': Delay in match because of an injury Rafael Profini (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 62': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 63': Substitution, Unión Santa Fe. Emilio Giaccone replaces Rafael Profini because of an injury.
  • 63': Substitution, Unión Santa Fe. Diego Díaz replaces Marcelo Estigarribia.
  • 65': Foul by Brahian Cuello (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 65': Juan Manuel Cabrera (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 68': Attempt blocked. Emilio Giaccone (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lautaro Vargas.
  • 69': Foul by Mateo del Blanco (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 69': Jhon Rentería (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 70': Substitution, Sarmiento. Jonatan Gómez replaces Julián Contrera.
  • 70': Substitution, Unión Santa Fe. Misael Aguirre replaces Brahian Cuello.
  • 70': Substitution, Unión Santa Fe. Augusto Solari replaces Julián Palacios.
  • 72': Attempt saved. Emilio Giaccone (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Javier Burrai (Sarmiento).
  • 72': Attempt missed. Misael Aguirre (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Emilio Giaccone with a headed pass.
  • 72': Attempt missed. Augusto Solari (Unión Santa Fe) right footed shot from very close range is too high. Assisted by Mateo del Blanco.
  • 73': Foul by Cristian Tarragona (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 73': Jonatan Gómez (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 76': Foul by Augusto Solari (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 76': Jonatan Gómez (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 78': Corner, Sarmiento. Conceded by Mateo del Blanco.
  • 78': Substitution, Unión Santa Fe. Bruno Pittón replaces Cristian Tarragona.
  • 79': Attempt missed. Renzo Orihuela (Sarmiento) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
  • 80': Foul by Diego Churín (Sarmiento).
  • 80': Mateo del Blanco (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 81': Corner, Sarmiento. Conceded by Mateo del Blanco.
  • 81': Attempt saved. Juan Insaurralde (Sarmiento) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Matías Mansilla (Unión Santa Fe). Assisted by Cristian Zabala with a cross.
  • 81': Corner, Sarmiento. Conceded by Matías Mansilla.
  • 82': Attempt blocked. Jhon Rentería (Sarmiento) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Díaz.
  • 82': Corner, Sarmiento. Conceded by Mauro Pittón.
  • 83': Foul by Mateo del Blanco (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 83': Jhon Rentería (Sarmiento) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 83': Mateo del Blanco (Unión Santa Fe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 84': Attempt saved. Renzo Orihuela (Sarmiento) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Matías Mansilla (Unión Santa Fe). Assisted by Mauricio Martínez with a cross.
  • 85': Junior Marabel (Sarmiento) hits the right post with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Cristian Zabala with a cross.
  • 85': Foul by Diego Díaz (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 85': Juan Insaurralde (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 87': Foul by Diego Churín (Sarmiento).
  • 87': Mateo del Blanco (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 87': Substitution, Sarmiento. Manuel García replaces Cristian Zabala.
  • 88': Foul by Misael Aguirre (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 88': Renzo Orihuela (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 88': Foul by Bruno Pittón (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 88': Jhon Rentería (Sarmiento) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 89': Foul by Jonatan Gómez (Sarmiento).
  • 89': Mauro Pittón (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 89': Foul by Misael Aguirre (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 89': Mauricio Martínez (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90': Foul by Jhon Rentería (Sarmiento).
  • 90': Mateo del Blanco (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90': Jhon Rentería (Sarmiento) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+3': Dangerous play by Augusto Solari (Unión Santa Fe).
  • 90'+3': Junior Marabel (Sarmiento) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Diego Churín (Sarmiento) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mauricio Martínez.
  • 90'+4': Offside, Unión Santa Fe. Juan Pablo Ludueña is caught offside.
  • 90'+4': Attempt saved. Mauricio Martínez (Sarmiento) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Matías Mansilla (Unión Santa Fe). Assisted by Jonatan Gómez.
  • 90'+5': Foul by Juan Manuel Cabrera (Sarmiento).
  • 90'+5': Mateo del Blanco (Unión Santa Fe) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 90'+5': Juan Manuel Cabrera (Sarmiento) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+5': Second Half ends, Sarmiento 1, Unión Santa Fe 3.
  • 0': Match ends, Sarmiento 1, Unión Santa Fe 3.

Statistics

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17 Fouls 14
4 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
3 Offsides 1
2 Corner Kicks 7
5 Saves 5
37.5 Possession 62.5
16 SHOTS 14
8 ON GOAL 6
0.5 On Target % 0.4
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
162 Accurate Passes 365
276 Passes 451
0.6 Pass Completion % 0.8
3 Accurate Crosses 5
8 Crosses 21
0.4 Cross % 0.2
73 Long Balls 64
20 Accurate Long Balls 36
0.3 Long Balls % 0.6
3 Blocked Shots 3
24 Effective Tackles 6
33 Tackles 11
0.7 Tackle % 0.5
10 Interceptions 15
27 Effective Clearances 20
27 Clearances 20

Game Information

Competition: Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol

Venue: Eva Perón
Location: Junin, Argentina

Argentine LPF Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Estudiantes de La Plata 7 +5 15
2 Vélez Sarsfield 7 +4 15
3 Unión (Santa Fe) 8 +6 14
4 Independiente 8 +4 13
Full Table

Line-Ups

SARM Sarmiento (Junín) (4-4-2)

No. Name
1 Javier Burrai (GK)
2 Juan Insaurralde
44 Renzo Orihuela
26 Yair Arismendi Yellow Card
4 Juan Manuel Cabrera Yellow Card
15 Cristian Zabala Yellow Card
25 Carlos Villalba
8 Santiago Salle
19 Julian Contrera
9 Diego Churín
27 Junior Marabel
Sarmiento (Junín) Substitutes:
Brandon Márquez, Alexis González, Thyago Ayala, Gastón Arturia, Ulises Delgado, Jonathan Gómez, Manuel Garcia, Jhon Rentería, Thiago Santamaría, Gabriel Díaz, Mauricio Martínez, Agustín Seyral.

USF Unión (Santa Fe) (4-4-2)

No. Name
21 Matias Mansilla (GK)
26 Juan Ludueña
2 Maizon Rodríguez Yellow Card
11 Mateo Del Blanco Yellow Card
35 Lautaro Vargas Yellow Card
24 Rafael Profini
30 Mauro Pittón
22 Braian Cuello
20 Julián Palacios
25 Cristian Tarragona
19 Marcelo Estigarribia Yellow Card
Unión (Santa Fe) Substitutes:
Emiliano Álvarez, Augusto Solari, Valentín Fascendini, Misael Aguirre, Bruno Pittón, Santiago Grella, Nicolás Paz, Emilio Giaccone, Lucas Menossi, Diego Diaz, Federico Gomes, Franco Fragapane.

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