Deportivo Riestra and Unión (Santa Fe) share spoils in tight 1-1 Liga Profesional draw

match ends all square after second-half goals

Deportivo Riestra and Unión (Santa Fe) played to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at Guillermo Laza, Buenos Aires, in the Liga Profesional. Juan Cruz Randazzo put the home side ahead early in the second half, only for Tobías Rubio to level for the visitors seven minutes later, ensuring the points were shared.

goals decided in quick succession after halftime

The first half ended goalless as both teams struggled to break the deadlock. The breakthrough came shortly after the interval when Juan Cruz Randazzo found the net in the 50th minute, giving Deportivo Riestra a 1-0 lead. Unión (Santa Fe) responded swiftly with Tobías Rubio equalising in the 57th minute, bringing the score to 1-1, which remained until the final whistle.

discipline and substitutions

The match saw a total of two yellow cards issued, one to each side. Marcelo Estigarribia of Unión (Santa Fe) was booked for a foul in the 45+2 minute, just before half-time, while Nicolás Sansotre of Deportivo Riestra received a yellow card late on in the 89th minute. Both teams made several substitutions, with Deportivo Riestra making five changes compared to three from Unión (Santa Fe). There were no red cards during the contest.

key statistics highlight possession battle and shooting efficiency

Unión (Santa Fe) dominated possession with 65.2% compared to Deportivo Riestra's 34.8%. Despite this, Deportivo Riestra managed to take 13 shots to Unión's 12, although the visitors had more shots on target, five to three. Both teams earned a similar number of corners, with four for Unión and three for Deportivo Riestra. Fouls were evenly matched at 13 apiece. Deportivo Riestra's goalkeeper made four saves, double the two made by Unión (Santa Fe)'s keeper. Unión (Santa Fe) was caught offside three times, while Deportivo Riestra was not flagged for any offsides.

implications for the Liga Profesional table

The draw leaves Deportivo Riestra in 12th place with 12 points from 13 games, having won two, drawn six, and lost five. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 13, resulting in a goal difference of minus three. Unión (Santa Fe) remain just above them in 11th position on 14 points, with four wins, two draws, and seven losses. They have scored 18 goals but conceded 22, leaving a goal difference of minus four. The two-point gap between the sides persists, with neither side improving their position significantly after this fixture.

recent form and what lies ahead

Deportivo Riestra have struggled for wins recently, going five games without victory, with three draws and two losses in that span. Unión (Santa Fe) have also found wins hard to come by, suffering four defeats in their last five matches. Both teams will look to break their respective winless runs in upcoming Liga Profesional fixtures to climb the standings and improve their form.

Before kick-off

Goals and key moments

Match statistics