LA BANDA, Santiago del Estero, Argentina (Interstat) — Sarmiento de La Banda and Sportivo Belgrano played to a 0-0 draw at Estadio Ciudad de La Banda, leaving both teams still seeking their first win of the competition. The home side and visiting side each moved to 0-0-2 in the competition and 0-0-2 across all competitions. Sportivo Belgrano made five substitutions, including three at the 75th minute, while Sarmiento de La Banda made four changes. Neither team broke through despite the late adjustments. The teams had drawn 1-1 in their previous meeting this season. The final whistle confirmed a second straight draw for each club. Sarmiento de La Banda and Sportivo Belgrano remain level in the standings after the scoreless contest, with neither defense conceding. The match produced no goals and no decisive finish, with both sides holding firm through the final whistle.