Vet. Saavedra took advantage of playing away to claim a victory at Central de Belgrano R El Barrio's pitch, in a match whose result reflected tactical fairness even if it was not a spectacle. The final 2-1 was built on two teams pursuing their objectives with similar formations, balanced 4-4-2s, with neither side venturing into risky speculation. Central had Adrián Sequeira's goal, the Resistencia midfielder finding the net in a match where his 7.2 rating was justified, but it was not enough to halt the visitors' momentum.
Gustavo Plaza was Vet. Saavedra's defensive standout with a 7.7 rating, reading the home side's attacking movements from the heart of the defence with the composure typical of centre-backs born for the position. Joaquín Corona, the 24-year-old right midfielder, was solid in the linking role, while Walter Gordillo finished two key chances to seal the victory with his two goals. Elías Lobos, Central's defender with a 6.2 rating, was exposed at several points and received a yellow card out of desperation. Lobos's assist did not make up for his vulnerability in the duel.
Central de Belgrano R El Barrio produced a sound but insufficient performance to take a point at home. Sequeira gave everything he could from midfield, but his team-mates did not provide the necessary cover out wide. Cristian Gallardo and his 7.2 rating made for a troublesome left-back for the home side, while Mauricio Naranjo completed a visiting defence that knew how to close ranks when necessary. Saavedra leave with three points that carry weight in the battle for positions in Primera I GBA Oeste; Central will have to seek a response in the matches to come, because they cannot afford these slip-ups at home.
Central de Belgrano R El Barrio came in with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Vet. Saavedra came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
In the last 2 meetings between Central de Belgrano R El Barrio and Vet. Saavedra: 1 win for Central de Belgrano R El Barrio, 0 draws and 1 for Vet. Saavedra.
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Central de Belgrano R El Barrio (4-4-2): Stefano Arregi, Sebastian Aizpurúa, Rolando Stankovic, Elías Lobos, Franco Stancanelli, Matías Levin, Hernán Turetta, Adrián Sequeira, Thiago Bargnesi, Javier Wolf, Cacho Marín.
Vet. Saavedra (4-4-2): Santiago Brancato, Cristian Gallardo, Gustavo Plaza, Mauricio Naranjo, Pedro Jimenez, Tincho Rosati, Lorenzo Valsecchi, Elián Navarro, Joaquín Corona, Walter Gordillo, Maximiliano Vecchi.
In Primera I - GBA Oeste, Central de Belgrano R El Barrio are in position 15 with 30 points; Vet. Saavedra are in position 9 with 38 points. See the full table
Central de Belgrano R El Barrio, with 1,532 fans. Home ground: Estadio Central de Belgrano R El Barrio.
Vet. Saavedra, with 1,729 fans. Home ground: Estadio Vet. Saavedra.
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