Sarmiento kicks off preseason with two friendlies in Rosario

Sarmiento kicked off its preseason with two friendlies in Rosario. The Verde drew 1-1 and lost 2-0 against Newell's.

What happened in the friendlies?

Sarmiento played two matches behind closed doors at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa stadium. In the first match, the Verde drew 1-1, with Renzo Orihuela scoring the goal.

How did Sarmiento line up?

The starting lineup included Thiago Ayala; Thiago Santamaría, Renzo Orihuela, Juan Insaurralde, and Nicolás Pasquini; Santiago Salle, Gabriel Díaz, and Cristian Zabala; Mauricio Martínez, Julián Contreras, and Junior Marabel.

What's next for Sarmiento?

The Verde will face Tigre and then close out the preparation phase with an opponent that has not yet been confirmed. Sarmiento aims to arrive with the most playing time possible for the Copa Argentina match and the start of the Torneo Clausura.