Barrancas FC 1-0 Belgrano Zarate: Narrow Win Lifts Barrancas in ARFC

Barrancas, June 21, 2026 – Barrancas FC edged out Belgrano Zarate 1-0 in a tightly contested ARFC match on Sunday night. The sole goal of the game came in the first half, enough to give the hosts all three points and a handy boost in the mid-season standings.

How the Goal Arrived

The decisive moment arrived in the 23rd minute. A swift counter-attack saw Barrancas’ left winger Lautaro Gómez cut inside and fire a low shot that took a slight deflection off a defender, wrong-footing the Belgrano Zarate goalkeeper. It was a scrappy but well-earned lead that Barrancas defended stubbornly for the remainder of the match.

Belgrano Zarate struggled to create clear chances against a well-organised Barrancas backline. The visitors’ best opportunity came in the 68th minute when a header from a corner flashed just wide of the post. Barrancas goalkeeper Federico Rojas was rarely tested but commanded his area well when called upon.

Post-Match Reaction

Barrancas manager Diego Sosa praised his team’s discipline: “We knew it would be a physical game. The boys stuck to the plan and got the job done.” Belgrano Zarate’s coach lamented a lack of sharpness in the final third.

Standings Effect

The win moves Barrancas FC to 26 points, keeping them in contention for a top-four finish. Belgrano Zarate remain on 19 points, hovering just above the relegation playoff places. Both teams next face tricky away fixtures.