Sarmiento vs Racing Club

Sarmiento and Racing Club played out a frustrating 0-0 draw at the Estadio Eva Perón in Junín, failing to find a breakthrough despite the visitors finishing with ten men on Matchday 10 of the Torneo Apertura. The flashpoint came in the 63rd minute when Racing's Marco Di Cesare picked up a second yellow card, having first been booked on the half-hour mark. Despite the man advantage, Sarmiento couldn't convert. Santiago Solari had headed over from a corner for Racing before the break, while Juan Insaurralde sent a free header over the bar for the hosts after it. Racing dug in with ten men, keeper Facundo Cambeses helping hold the line as the visitors managed 55% possession and five shots on target despite being shorthanded for the final half hour. The point lifts Racing to 12 points in sixth place in Zone B, keeping their playoff hopes intact. Sarmiento move to 10 points but remain 12th, still outside the top-eight qualification spots.