Heroics in Junín: ten-man Sarmiento thrash Aldosivi, ease drop fears | OneFootball

In a decisive match for staying in the league, Sarmiento de Junín authoritatively defeated Aldosivi 2-0 at the Eva Perón Stadium. On the twelfth day of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, Facundo Sava's team showed character by playing a large part of the match with one man down and sinking the "Shark" to the bottom of the table.

Resilience and Efficiency

The situation became complicated early for the "Green" due to the direct expulsion of Diego Churín at 33 minutes into the first half, following a harsh tackle on Fernando Román. However, far from retreating, the home team found the lead before the break: at 44', Cristian Zabala deflected a shot from Jonatan Gómez to outmaneuver Axel Werner and score the 1-0.

Sealing the Deal from the Penalty Spot

In the second half, Sarmiento managed the lead and waited for their opportunity. At 38 minutes, the legendary Juan Manuel Insaurralde (who at 41 years old is the oldest player in the tournament) earned a penalty after an offensive incursion. Junior Marabel took the responsibility of executing it, and with a cross right-footed shot, sealed the definitive 2-0 and achieved his sixth goal in the tournament.

Contrasting Realities

With this victory, the Junín team climbs to the eleventh position in Zone B with 13 points. In contrast, Aldosivi's current situation is critical: under the interim management of Facundo Oreja, the team from Mar del Plata remains second to last and in direct relegation positions according to the annual table.

In the next round, Sarmiento will visit Barracas Central, while Aldosivi will play a true "final" for staying in the league when they host Estudiantes de Río Cuarto.

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