1-1 draw: Insua penalty rescues Barracas Central against Sarmiento

Rentería opener cancelled by Insúa penalty

Sarmiento Junin drew 1-1 with Barracas Central in Liga Profesional Argentina’s Clausura - 13 round. Sarmiento led at half-time after Jhon Rentería scored the opener in the 14th minute, finishing a move assisted by Cristian Exequiel Zabala to make it 1-0.

Rentería was replaced by Gaston Gonzalez at half-time. Barracas Central responded through their substitutes, with Rodrigo Insua entering in the 71st minute before converting a penalty in the 78th minute to make it 1-1. Nicolás Demartini, Junior Marabel and Lucas·Suarez were booked, while neither team received a red card.

Barracas dominated the numbers

The draw did not reflect Barracas Central’s statistical superiority. They had 72% possession, completed 399 accurate passes to Sarmiento’s 119 and recorded 21 shots to eight. Their six shots on goal and four goalkeeper saves forced Sarmiento to defend for long periods. Barracas also led expected goals, 2.69 to 0.81, but needed the penalty to find an equaliser.

Table position after the draw

Sarmiento went into the game sixth in Clausura - Group B and moved from 20 to 21 points, provisionally fifth after the result. Barracas Central rose from 18 to 19 points and were level with two other teams, leaving their position dependent on tie-breakers. Sarmiento’s latest pre-match result was a loss, while Barracas also entered after a loss.

Insua and Rentería shared the top match rating at 8.0. Insua scored in 19 minutes, while Rentería added a goal, a key pass and two tackles in 46 minutes.