Sarmiento Junin Reserve Stun Gimnasia Mendoza Reserves with Late Winner

Sarmiento Junin Reserve produced a gritty away performance to defeat Gimnasia Mendoza Reserves 1-0 in the Argentine Reserve League on July 14, 2026. The match, held early on Tuesday morning, saw the visitors snatch all three points with a goal deep into the second half.

For long periods, the game was a stalemate. Both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances, with midfield battles dominating the opening hour. Gimnasia Mendoza Reserves looked the likelier side to break the deadlock, hitting the post from a corner kick early in the second half. However, against the run of play, Sarmiento Junin Reserve struck in the 78th minute. A quick throw-in caught the home defense napping, and the Sarmiento striker volleyed home from close range.

Gimnasia Mendoza Reserves threw everything forward in the final minutes but found the Sarmiento defense in an uncompromising mood. The visitors held firm, clearing several dangerous crosses and blocking a goal-bound shot in stoppage time to secure a valuable road win.

The victory lifts Sarmiento Junin Reserve up the standings, while Gimnasia Mendoza Reserves will rue their missed opportunities in front of goal. Reserve league fixtures like this underline the importance of concentration and efficiency in tight contests.