Sport Local 2026-03-17T02:52:55+00:00

Barracas Central defeats Atlético Tucumán

Barracas Central secured their second consecutive victory, defeating Atlético Tucumán 2-1 in the 11th round of Zone B of the Argentine Professional League. Insúa's team solidified their position in the standings, while 'El Decano' remains in the lower half.


Barracas Central defeats Atlético Tucumán

Barracas Central secured their second consecutive victory by defeating Atlético Tucumán 2-1 at home in the 11th round of Zone B of the Torneo Apertura of the Professional League. According to the Argentine News Agency, the team led by Rubén Darío Insúa arrived at this match after a 2-1 win over Independiente Rivadavia from Mendoza last Wednesday at the Bautista Gargantini stadium, a result that left them in eighth place with 12 points. Meanwhile, the team coached by Julio César Falcioni came into the match after a 1-1 draw with Aldosivi last Wednesday at the José Fierro Monumental stadium, a result that kept them in thirteenth place with 6 points. 'El Guapo' opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a goal from Gonzalo Maroni, who deflected the ball with his head following a great cross into the area from Iván Tapia from the right. In the second half, in the 25th minute, 'El Decano' equalized the match with an own goal by Nicolás Demartini, who deflected the ball while trying to intercept the pass made by Lautaro Godoy. Just a minute later, Barracas Central took control from the center and went ahead again with a goal from Lucas Gamba.