Overview

• Midfielder Carlos Villalba scored in the 22nd minute of the first half to secure the away victory in the interzonal match.
• Sarmiento moved to 12 points in Group B, level with San Lorenzo, and now occupies sixth place.
• Atlético Tucumán slipped to ninth with nine points and sits outside the eight teams that advance.
• In the season-long table, Sarmiento rose to 27 points to ease relegation pressure, while Atlético remains on 25.
• The result continued an upturn under coach Facundo Sava, with three wins in the last five league matches for 10 points from 15.