Thrilling Comeback and Sparks Fly: Central Córdoba Stuns Unión

11/08/2026 07:55 Deportes

Triunfazo y chispas: Central Córdoba le dio vuelta el partido a Unión

Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero pulled off a thrilling 2-1 comeback against Unión in Santa Fe during Matchday 4 of the 2026 Clausura Tournament. However, the victory ended in high tension when goalkeeper Alan Aguerre chest-bumped his own teammate, Yuri Casermeiro.

A Lightning Comeback in Santa Fe

For Matchday 4 of the 2026 Clausura Tournament (the closing half of the Argentine top-flight football season), Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero achieved a crucial away victory by defeating Unión 2-1. The team, managed by Sebastián Domínguez, showed a remarkable ability to react and turned the score around in less than three minutes.

The match, played on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the 15 de Abril Stadium (Unión's traditional home ground in the city of Santa Fe), started with the home team taking the lead thanks to a great goal by Lucas Menossi in the first half, c off a fantastic collective play. However, in the second half, 'El Ferroviario' (The Railway Team, as Central Córdoba is known due to its origins) changed the story. At the 51st minute, Michael Santos capitalized on a rebound to equalize, and just three minutes later at the 54th minute, Facundo Mansilla appeared alone to head in a cross from Leonardo Sequeira and seal the definitive 2-1.

The Tense Final Moments

Although the triumph was an immense joy for Sebastián Domínguez's squad, the closing moments of the match featured a high-tension episode between teammates. As the clock neared the 90th minute, defender Yuri Casermeiro preferred to clear the ball out of bounds rather than letting his goalkeeper, Alan Aguerre, comfortably catch it. This action granted a dangerous corner kick to Unión.

The Outburst: Aguerre exploded with fury, reproaching Casermeiro for claiming the ball was his. Before the corner kick was taken, the goalkeeper shoved his own teammate with his chest. Fortunately, the situation did not escalate further, and the victory was consummated without the rival being able to capitalize on the play.

A Promising Outlook for The Railway Team

With this result, Central Córdoba chains its second consecutive victory, having defeated San Lorenzo days earlier at the Único Madre de Ciudades Stadium in Santiago del Estero. Furthermore, they broke a bad streak playing away from home, as they hadn't won on the road since October 22, 2025, when they narrowly beat Huracán in the Parque Patricios neighborhood of Buenos Aires.

Confirmed Lineups:

Unión (1)

Matías Mansilla; Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodriguez, Juan Pablo Ludueña, Bruno Pittón; Lucas Menossi, Julián Palacios, Joaquin Mosqueira, Ignacio Malcorra; Cristian Tarragona, Misael Aguirre. Manager: Leonardo Madelón.

Central Córdoba (2)

Alan Aguerre; Fernando Martínez, Alejandro Maciel, Facundo Mansilla, Darío Cáceres; Matías Vera, Horacio Tijanovich, Leonardo Sequeira, Lucas González, Diego Barrera; Michael Santos. Manager: Sebastián Domínguez.

Sources consulted: TyC Sports, ESPN, El Día, El Litoral.