CA Sastre 85 – 90 Unión y Juventud Bandera | Argentina Liga B | 12 May 2026

Thriller in Sastre as Bandera Edges Home Side in Tight Contest

Unión y Juventud Bandera claimed a hard-fought 90–85 victory over CA Sastre on the road in a pulsating Argentina Liga B encounter on Tuesday night. The visitors overcame a determined home side that refused to back down, with the final margin decided by a decisive fourth‑quarter surge from Bandera.

The game, played at a high tempo from the opening tip, saw both teams trade blows through the first three quarters. CA Sastre, buoyed by their home supporters, matched Bandera point for point, but a key run in the final period proved the difference.

Match Summary

• Home: CA Sastre – 85
• Away: Unión y Juventud Bandera – 90
• Date: 12 May 2026
• Venue: Estadio CA Sastre, Santa Fe Province
• Result: Bandera win by 5 points

Key Moments

Unión y Juventud Bandera started brightly, building a nine‑point lead in the second quarter thanks to sharp perimeter shooting and solid transition defense. However, CA Sastre responded with a 13‑2 run before halftime, narrowing the gap to just three points at the break. The third quarter was a back‑and‑forth affair, with neither side able to seize full control.

The decisive phase came early in the fourth quarter. Bandera’s bench provided a spark, scoring 12 of the team’s first 14 points in the period to push the lead back to double digits. Sastre fought back to within four with under two minutes left, but Bandera’s composure at the free‑throw line sealed the road win.

Standout Performances

While official individual statistics are not yet available, reports from the arena indicate that Bandera’s guard rotation was instrumental. The visitors shot a strong percentage from beyond the arc in the first half and controlled the boards in critical moments. For CA Sastre, the frontcourt duo kept the game close with efficient inside scoring and offensive rebounds, but they were ultimately undone by a cold stretch in the fourth quarter.

Season Impact

With this win, Unión y Juventud Bandera improves its record and continues to push for a top‑four finish in the Liga B standings. CA Sastre, despite a spirited performance, drops to a mid‑table position, though they have shown they can compete against the league’s stronger sides.

The result also tightens the race for playoff positioning, with Bandera gaining valuable head‑to‑head momentum. Both teams will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures.

Looking Ahead

CA Sastre will aim to bounce back quickly when they visit a fellow provincial rival next week. Meanwhile, Unión y Juventud Bandera returns home with confidence, hoping to extend their winning streak against a lower‑ranked opponent on Friday. Fans in the Liga B can expect more tightly contested battles as the season moves toward its decisive stage.