Sportivo Barracas Reserves Stroll Past Argentino de Rosario Reserves 3-1 in Argentine Reserve League

Sportivo Barracas Reserves produced a clinical attacking display to defeat Argentino de Rosario Reserves 3-1 on June 26, 2026. The match, played at the Estadio Municipal de Rosario, saw the visitors take control early and never look back, cementing their place in the top half of the Argentine Reserve League standings.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Sportivo Barracas Reserves imposed their tempo with quick passing and intelligent movement off the ball. The breakthrough arrived in the 14th minute when young forward Luciano Roldán collected a long ball from deep, held off a defender, and slotted a left-footed shot into the far corner. Argentino de Rosario Reserves tried to respond but were caught out again in the 33rd minute: a swift counterattack ended with winger Franco Paredes firing home from the edge of the box to make it 2-0.

Key Moments and Tactical Story

Argentino de Rosario Reserves pulled one back just before halftime through a set piece. A free kick delivered into the box found Ignacio Martínez, who headed powerfully past the goalkeeper to make it 2-1 in the 41st minute. That goal gave the hosts a lifeline, and they pressed forward after the restart. However, Sportivo Barracas Reserves absorbed the pressure and struck on the counter again just after the hour mark. substitute Tomás Acosta made an immediate impact, running onto a pass from Roldán and finishing low in the 64th minute to restore the two-goal cushion.

After the third goal, Sportivo Barracas Reserves manager Diego Corral tightened the defensive shape, switching to a 4-4-1-1 formation that denied space in central areas. Argentino de Rosario Reserves grew desperate, hitting the crossbar once in the 79th minute, but could not find a second goal.

Standout Performers

• Luciano Roldán (Sportivo Barracas Reserves) – A constant threat with his pace and strength, scoring one goal and providing an assist for the third.
• Tomás Acosta (Sportivo Barracas Reserves) – Came off the bench to score the decisive third goal and added energy to the attack.
• Ignacio Martínez (Argentino de Rosario Reserves) – The only bright spot for the hosts, scoring a well-taken header and winning several aerial duels.

Season Context

The victory lifted Sportivo Barracas Reserves to 26 points from 16 games, keeping them within touching distance of the promotion playoff places. Argentino de Rosario Reserves remained on 19 points, lingering in the lower half of the table but still only four points above the drop zone. The result also extended Sportivo Barracas Reserves’ unbeaten streak to three matches, with a notable improvement in their away form.