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San Martín Held to Scoreless Draw by Sarmiento in Federal A Reválida First Leg

The return in Santiago del Estero tilts toward Sarmiento because it holds the tie-break benefit.

Overview

  • The opening leg finished 0-0 at Estadio Libertador General San Martín on Friday night.
  • Sarmiento takes the series home with an edge and a reported 30-match unbeaten run in Santiago del Estero.
  • By tournament rules, a level aggregate would advance Sarmiento as the side coming from the Zona Campeonato.
  • This 16th-finals Reválida tie forms part of the path toward the second promotion slot and a berth in next year’s Copa Argentina.
  • Referee Matías Billone oversaw a tight contest with limited chances, including key late saves by both goalkeepers.