YOUTH TOURNAMENT
Defensores de Almagro Sur
1 - 1
Halcón Futbol Club
Played on Saturday 24 October at 14:00 BST at Estadio Almagro S
⚽ 51' Wilfredo Faud
⚽ 25' Manuel Salvatore
Possession: 56% - 44%
Match report
Defensores de Almagro Sur and Halcón Futbol Club drew 1-1 in the League.
Form guide
Defensores de Almagro SurLDDLW
Defensores de Almagro Sur came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Halcón Futbol ClubWDWWW
Halcón Futbol Club came in with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Defensores de Almagro Sur and Halcón Futbol Club: 0 wins for Defensores de Almagro Sur, 0 draws and 1 for Halcón Futbol Club.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'With both benches watching closely, the referee gets things going and the ball is rolling; the team want to set the tone.
3'Pipa Wagner slows things down, puts a foot on the ball and waits for a path to open.
4'Inswinging corner from the home side; the keeper comes and punches, and the danger is gone.
5'The the away side press bites out wide; the home side start to lose their clarity.
11'The defender sticks out a lifesaving leg and stops a teammate going one-on-one. The managers are already taking notes.
15'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side.
16'🎯 Manuel Salvatore carries the ball forward...
16'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
16'Scuffed shot from Manuel Salvatore; not pretty, but it still caused problems. The result will give everyone plenty to chew on.
25'⚡ Manuel Salvatore picks up the ball a long way from goal...
25'...nobody closes him down...
25'...shapes to shoot...
25'...and unleashes a THUNDERBOLT...
25'⚽ ⚽ IT'S IN! GOOOOOAL! Manuel Salvatore pokes it into the net, into the top corner, unstoppable for the keeper. 0-1.
30'Benicio Viardot takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
33'A set piece could unlock this one: corner to the away side.
36'The home side were trying to thread it through, but Sasha Merlo closed the door.
37'The keeper and the opposing defender get their wires crossed; that nearly became a collector's-item blooper.
39'Mauricio Atxaga slips a delicious through ball to Nahue Ferreira, who is perfectly set.
40'The effort from Wilfredo Faud goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate.
44'Federico Zapata goes in hard between the lines and the referee gives the foul.
45'Benicio Viardot nips in just before the ball reaches a teammate.
46'As the heart rates come down, a tight first half; nobody gave anything away and the game is still wide open. The small details could decide this.
50'Nahue Ferreira threads it through where not even air could get in; clear chance for the home side.
51'⚡ Nahue Ferreira wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
51'...the counter is lethal, Nahue Ferreira runs the length of the pitch...
51'...slips in Wilfredo Faud, who has arrived through the middle...
51'...Wilfredo Faud finishes first time...
51'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOAL! GOAL, GOAL, GOAL! Wilfredo Faud wheels away in celebration, through the keeper's legs. 1-1.
53'Elías Battaglia accelerates in behind the centre-back and the counter starts to take shape.
54'Mistake in the the home side build-up; the away side win it back and have space to hurt them.
55'The away side put the game to sleep around the D, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell. The home side have to respond now.
59'The the away side press bites right in front of the dugouts; the home side start to lose their clarity.
60'The team find their confidence and aren't rushing so much now. That move gives us plenty to talk about.
61'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side. Nobody wants to give anything away.
62'The away side put the game to sleep in the final third, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell. The weather is playing its part.
68'Pass between the lines from Wilfredo Faud; there was a tiny gap and the vision was there to spot it. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
69'🎯 Hugo Belardi carries the ball forward...
69'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
69'Hugo Belardi tries one from range, powerful, but lacking direction. The ball is starting to burn.
72'The opponent get compact, check the clock and are happy to suffer in an organised way.
76'The ball moves safely between the the away side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
79'The home side win it back near the opposition box; a clear sign of the high press.
82'🎯 Hugo Belardi runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
82'...hits it with his left foot...
82'The effort from Hugo Belardi goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate.
85'Ramon Cuello arrives late and brings down a the opponent player; foul, no real argument. Now the ball will do the talking.
86'🎯 Manuel Salvatore runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
86'...hits it with his left foot...
86'Manuel Salvatore unleashes a left-footer; the keeper flies across and can only watch it go by. Nobody wants to give anything away.
87'The away side can't get near the ball; the home side keep it from them patiently.
88'Leandro Landa goes in hard in behind the holding midfielder and the referee gives the foul.
90'With the last ball kicked, the referee brings it to a close and the ground responds with applause mixed with murmurs.
About the clubs
Defensores de Almagro Sur, founded in 1923, from the Almagro Sur neighbourhood, with 1,155 fans. Home ground: Estadio Almagro S.
Halcón Futbol Club, founded in 1947, from the Moreno neighbourhood, with 1,157 fans. Home ground: El Nido.
Coming up
Next match for Defensores de Almagro Sur: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:15 GMT
Next match for Halcón Futbol Club: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
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