Demartini’s 90th-minute goal rescues Barracas in 2-2 draw

Demartini’s 90th-minute equaliser changes 2-2 draw

How did Barracas Central avoid defeat? Nicolás Demartini’s goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Rafael Barrios, completed a late recovery against Belgrano Cordoba. The Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura - 15 match finished 2-2 after Belgrano had led 2-0.

Passerini puts Belgrano in control

Lucas Passerini opened the scoring for Belgrano in the 27th minute, with Emiliano Rigoni providing the assist, to make it 1-0. Passerini struck again in the 48th minute, assisted by Lucas Zelarayán, extending the lead to 2-0.

Barracas responded in the 80th minute when Esteban Rolón made it 2-1. Demartini then supplied the decisive final goal at 90', turning a two-goal deficit into a draw. Yonatthan Rak and Demartini were booked for Barracas, while Santiago Longo received Belgrano’s only yellow card. Neither team received a red card.

Barracas had the greater attacking volume

The score was level despite Barracas holding 54% possession and taking 21 total shots to Belgrano’s 12. Barracas also recorded 9 shots on goal, compared with 6 for Belgrano, while Belgrano’s expected goals figure was 1.61 against Barracas’ 1.2. The numbers point to a more productive Belgrano display early on, followed by sustained Barracas pressure.

Passerini was the standout performer, earning a 9.3 rating after scoring 2 goals and registering 4 shots on target. Belgrano went into the game fifth in Clausura - Group B and Barracas sixth. Both now have 23 points, level with 2 other teams; the provisional table has Rosario Central top on 31 points, leaving both sides 8 points behind.