Junin, Argentina, ECU — Sarmiento (Junín) claimed a dramatic home victory over Racing Club, overcoming an early deficit to win 3-2 in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol play at Estadio Eva Perón.
Racing Club struck first when Duván Vergara opened the scoring in the 47th minute, giving the visitors the early advantage after the interval. Sarmiento responded swiftly. Junior Marabel leveled matters in the 50th minute, and Julián Contrera put the hosts in front in the 59th minute, completing a rapid turnaround that shifted momentum firmly toward the home side.
Matko Miljevic pulled Racing Club level in the 69th minute, setting up a tense finale. However, Miljevic's equalizer proved only temporary, as Sarmiento continued to press. The Argentine forward struck again in the 82nd minute to restore Racing Club's parity, but Sarmiento had already done enough damage to secure the result.
GOALS:- 47' Duván Vergara - Racing Club- 50' Junior Marabel - Sarmiento (Junín)- 59' Julián Contrera - Sarmiento (Junín)- 69' Matko Miljevic - Racing Club- 82' Matko Miljevic - Racing Club
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Sarmiento (Junín): Julián Contrera - decisive go-ahead goal in the 59th minute- Racing Club: Matko Miljevic - 2 goals, Racing Club's only source of offense
KEY STAT: Sarmiento (Junín) held 51.8% possession and converted 3 of their 8 shots, while Racing Club managed 5 shots on target from 9 attempts but could not find a winner.