The Reválida quarterfinals of the Torneo Federal A began on Tuesday with a mix of home and away victories, with second legs scheduled for this weekend.
La Nueva Provincia reported that three matches were played, featuring one road win and two home triumphs.
Only Cipolletti won away, giving it an advantage for the return leg. The team defeated Juventud Antoniana 1-0 in Salta. The lone goal was scored by former Sansinena defender Yago Piro in the 86th minute. The match in Salta was marked by two red cards, shown by referee Lucas Cavallero to Antoniana players Ignacio Sanabria at the 20-minute mark and Facundo Abraham in the 82nd minute.
Douglas Haig Holds Home Edge Over Chivilcoy
In Pergamino, Douglas Haig won 1-0 against Gimnasia de Chivilcoy. The goal for the home team, known as “rojinegro,” was scored by Martín Scholotthauer in the 47th minute. The match was officiated by Juan Ignacio Nebbietti, a referee from Bahía Blanca.
Douglas Haig’s victory gives them home-field advantage for the second leg, a common format in this stage of the Reválida.
Santiago del Estero Match Ends in 1-0
Sarmiento defeated Alvarado of Mar del Plata 1-0 in Santiago del Estero. The winning goal was scored by Axel Ochoa in the 50th minute for the local team, “bandeños.” The match saw two dismissals: Gaspar Triverio received a red card for Sarmiento in the 32nd minute, and Germán Cervera was sent off for Alvarado in the 45th minute. The referee for this fixture was Maximiliano Silcan Jerez.
Second Legs Set for Weekend
All three ties from Tuesday will have their second legs next weekend, with home teams enjoying the advantage. The schedule includes Douglas Haig hosting Gimnasia de Chivilcoy, Cipolletti hosting Juventud Antoniana, and Alvarado hosting Sarmiento.
Olimpo-Kimberley Tie on Hold
While the other quarterfinal matches began, the tie between Olimpo and Kimberley is awaiting its first leg. Olimpo will travel to Kimberley on Thursday at 17:00 local time. The match will be held in La Feliz and will be officiated by Marcos Liuzzi. The second leg is scheduled for Tuesday, with Olimpo playing at home in the Roberto Carminatti stadium.
