The two conversions of the team led by Julio Vaccari were made by Paraguayan center forward Gabriel Ávalos.
On the other hand, the only score for the team led by coach Javier Sanguinetti came from Santa Fe center forward Pablo Magnín.
In the first half of the match, the local team did a good job defensively, the effort allowed them to take counterattack actions that generated many chances of achieving a conversion.
At 13 minutes into the first half, Diego Tarzia overflowed from the left and threw a cross but Alex Vigo put his hand in the path and referee Sebastián Martínez, after reviewing the VAR, declared a penalty for Independiente.
Two minutes later, at 15, Ávalos converted the penalty kick into a goal with a powerful execution, which hit the crossbar and left goalkeeper Lucas Acosta with no chance.
During the second half of the match, Rojo, led by coach Julio Vaccari, continued with its offensive intensity, with wide plays that had the intention of making a conversion.
In the third minute, Independiente expanded its lead. Paraguayan striker Gabriel Ávalos executed a precise shot and made the score 2-0.
In the 32nd minute, Sarmiento reduced the advantage that Independiente had on the scoreboard. Center forward Pablo Magnín executed a powerful shot from twelve steps and dislodged goalkeeper Rodrigo Rey.
Independiente Synthesis vs. Sarmiento for the Apertura Tournament
Source: Ambito

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