Argentinos JRS Edge Sarmiento Junin 3-2 in Clausura Thriller

Argentinos JRS emerged victorious in a pulsating 3-2 triumph over Sarmiento Junin in the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura opener, a match that had everything — goals, cards, and late drama.

Sarmiento Junin’s Early Lead

The home side, Sarmiento Junin, struck first in the 30th minute when Junior Marabel found the back of the net, assisted by Pablo Magnin. The stadium erupted as Marabel’s precise finish gave Sarmiento Junin the early advantage.

Argentinos JRS Fight Back

Argentinos JRS responded swiftly after the break. In the 48th minute, Alan Lescano leveled the score with a clinical finish, assisted by Tomas Molina. The momentum shifted, and Argentinos JRS capitalized again in the 58th minute when Sebastian Prieto put them ahead.

Sarmiento Junin’s Resilience

Not to be outdone, Sarmiento Junin showed resilience. In the 69th minute, Renzo Orihuela equalized, setting up a tense final 20 minutes. The home crowd believed their team could snatch a victory.

Late Drama Seals It for Argentinos JRS

But it was Argentinos JRS who had the last laugh. In the 90th minute, Diego Porcel scored the decisive goal, assisted by Hugo Lopez. However, Porcel’s joy was short-lived as he received a second yellow card in stoppage time, reducing Argentinos JRS to 10 men. Despite this, they held on for a hard-fought 3-2 win.

What This Result Means

This victory gives Argentinos JRS a crucial start to their Clausura campaign, while Sarmiento Junin will rue missed opportunities. Both teams displayed immense determination, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead.

Key Moments

30′ ⚽ Sarmiento Junin — J. Marabel (assist: P. Magnin)

48′ ⚽ Argentinos JRS — A. Lescano (assist: T. Molina)

58′ ⚽ Argentinos JRS — S. Prieto

69′ ⚽ Sarmiento Junin — R. Orihuela (assist: C. Zabala)

90′ ⚽ Argentinos JRS — D. Porcel (assist: H. Lopez)

90+1′ 🟥 Argentinos JRS — D. Porcel sent off