Sarmiento and Barracas Central draw amid VAR controversy

Sarmiento and Barracas Central played to a 1-1 draw in a match heavily marked by officiating disputes during the 13th round of the Clausura tournament. Sarmiento initially took the lead through Jhon Rentería, but Barracas Central equalized in the second half via a Rodrigo Insua penalty following a handball by Lucas Suárez.

The match reached a point of high tension in stoppage time when Sarmiento striker Junior Marabel appeared to score a header to make it 2-1. However, after a lengthy VAR review, referee Daniel Zamora annulled the goal for a suspected offside position. The decision drew intense criticism from Sarmiento players, coaching staff, and fans, with Marabel expressing frustration that the decision appeared to ignore the positioning of the defending player.

Sarmiento coach Facundo Sava and player Junior Marabel both expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating. Marabel noted that the VAR review process felt inconclusive and suggested that such decisions negatively impact the integrity of the sport.