Under intense rain in Junín, Sarmiento faced Rivadavia in a match that promised to be intense. Right from the first minute, both home and away teams pressed for a vital win. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric, with fans cheering vigorously.

Sarmiento took the lead early with a goal from Y. Arismendi, who capitalized on a defensive error from Rivadavia. The celebration was loud , Sarmiento's supporters erupted with joy seeing their team in front. However, Rivadavia reacted strongly and managed to equalize just before halftime. J. M. Cabrera had to work hard in defense to maintain the draw.

In the second half, the game became even more intense. Sarmiento looked to regain the lead, while Rivadavia's defense remained steadfast. J. Burrai, the local goalkeeper, made crucial saves that kept the team in contention. Every intervention was cheered by the crowd that did not stop supporting.

The final whistle blew with a score of 1-1, leaving Sarmiento with mixed feelings. "We could have won, but at least we didn't lose," the coach commented post-match. Still, the team shows great potential and takes valuable points into the next round.