Passerini Double Not Enough as Barracas Snatch 2-2 Draw

Belgrano Cordoba 2-2 Barracas Central: A Gut-Wrenching Collapse

The Estadio Julio César Villagra erupted in disbelief as Belgrano Cordoba surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Barracas Central in a Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura thriller. Lucas Passerini’s first-half masterclass was undone by Esteban Rolón’s strike and Nicolás Demartini’s 96th-minute heartbreaker.

Belgrano’s First Half Dominance

The home side struck first in the 27th minute when Emiliano Rigoni’s incisive pass found Passerini, who coolly slotted past Jorge Espínola. Just four minutes later, Barracas’ frustration showed as Yonatthan Rak earned the game’s first yellow card. Belgrano’s 46% possession belied their cutting edge, with Passerini doubling the lead three minutes after the break, finishing Lucas Zelarayán’s threaded through-ball.

Barracas Central’s Relentless Fightback

Rodolfo Zielinski’s men seemed in control until the 80th minute, when substitute Rolón lashed home from close range. The visitors, who had peppered 21 shots with 14 corners, finally broke through. As the clock ticked into the 96th minute, Rafael Barrios’ cross found Demartini, whose header sparked wild celebrations from the traveling fans and left Belgrano’s players crumpled on the turf.

What This Means for Both Sides

For Belgrano, this felt like a defeat – their xG of 1.61 to Barracas’ 1.2 telling the story of clinical finishing undone by late chaos. Barracas Central’s never-say-die attitude keeps their Clausura hopes alive, while Zielinski must rally his squad after this psychological blow. The result leaves both teams mid-table, but the emotional scars may linger longer than the points dropped.

Key Moments

27′ ⚽ Belgrano Cordoba — Lucas Passerini (assist: Emiliano Rigoni)

48′ ⚽ Belgrano Cordoba — Lucas Passerini (assist: Lucas Zelarayán)

80′ ⚽ Barracas Central — Esteban Rolón

90+6′ ⚽ Barracas Central — Nicolás Demartini (assist: Rafael Barrios)