Independiente Rivadavia defeated Sarmiento 2-1 on February 3, 2026, maintaining a perfect start to their Argentine Torneo Apertura campaign.
Match Summary
Playing at the Estadio Bautista Gargantini, “La Lepra” secured their third consecutive victory to move to the top of Group B. Fabrizio Sartori opened the scoring in the first half after a cross from the returning Sebastián Villa. In the second half, Alejo Osella doubled the lead by intercepting a defensive error and striking a shot that went in off the crossbar. Junior Marabel scored a late goal for Sarmiento to create a tense finish, but the hosts held on for the win.
Key Statistics
| Feature | Independiente Rivadavia | Sarmiento |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 2 | 1 |
| Goals | F. Sartori (21′), A. Osella (52′) | J. Marabel (69′) |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Status | 3-0-0 (9 pts) | 1-0-2 (3 pts) |
Scoring Timeline
- 21′ – Goal (1-0): Fabrizio Sartori (Independiente Rivadavia). He tapped in a cross from Sebastián Villa following a corner.
- 52′ – Goal (2-0): Alejo Osella (Independiente Rivadavia). He took advantage of a defensive error by Sarmiento, rifling a shot in off the bar.
- 69′ – Goal (2-1): Junior Marabel (Sarmiento). A simple tap-in following a cross from Jhon Renteria