Sarmiento thrash Aldosivi with ten men, boost survival hopes | OneFootball

In a decisive match for survival, Sarmiento de Junín asserted their authority with a 2-0 victory over Aldosivi at the Eva Perón Stadium. On the twelfth matchday of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, Facundo Sava’s team showed great character by playing much of the game with one man down and sinking the “Shark” to the bottom of the table.

Resilience and Efficiency

The outlook became complicated early for the “Verde” due to the straight red card shown to Diego Churín in the 33rd minute of the first half, after a harsh tackle on Fernando Román. However, far from retreating, the home side found the advantage before halftime: in the 44th minute, Cristian Zabala deflected a shot from Jonatan Gómez to wrong-foot Axel Werner and make it 1-0.

Decision from the Penalty Spot

In the second half, Sarmiento managed the lead and waited for their chance. In the 83rd minute, the legendary Juan Manuel Insaurralde (who, at 41 years old, is the oldest player in the competition) won a penalty after an attacking run. Junior Marabel stepped up to take it, and with a powerful right-footed shot sealed the definitive 2-0, notching his sixth goal of the tournament.

Contrasting Realities

With this win, the Junín side climbs to eleventh place in Zone B with 13 points. In contrast, Aldosivi’s current situation is critical: under the interim management of Facundo Oreja, the Mar del Plata team remains second to last and in direct relegation spots in the annual table.

In the next round, Sarmiento will visit Barracas Central, while Aldosivi will play a true “final” for survival when they host Estudiantes de Río Cuarto.

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