Barracas Central secured a vital away victory by defeating Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 2-1 in the fourteenth round of Zone B of the Professional League's Apertura Tournament. With this result, the 'Guapo' climbed the standings and secured a spot in the playoff positions, boasting 5 wins, 4 draws, and 4 defeats. According to the Argentine News Agency, Barracas managed to break the deadlock thanks to the effectiveness of its players. The scoreboard opened with a powerful long-range strike from Martínez, while Norberto Briasco stretched the lead for the visiting team with a precise header. The 'Lion' from Córdoba did not back down and pulled one back through Cobos, which gave them an energy boost to search for an equalizer in the final minutes. Controversy and suspense took over the end of the match when the home team had a golden opportunity to equalize: a shot that hit both posts of the goal defended by the Barracas goalkeeper, denying the Rio Cuarto-based team a celebratory goal. With these three points, the Olavarría and Luna team solidifies its position in the qualifying spots, while the Córdoba team was left empty-handed despite their late push. The victory allows Barracas to approach the next match against Belgrano with greater confidence.
