Árbitro Penalty left no room for doubt on the pitch at GBA Norte and swept Viejos Pellejos aside with a solid display that admitted no reply. The final 3-0 accurately reflects what happened over the ninety minutes: a home side that managed the tempo with balance from its 4-4-2, exploiting the weaknesses of a visitor who arrived with the same tactical intentions but without the tools to sustain them. Indio Zappella, the 31-year-old Tucumán striker who has already spent almost a decade at the club, was decisive in the victory. His 7.6 rating reflects a top-class performance, although he picked up a yellow card that calls for caution in the coming fixtures. Turco Sassi, the other striker, contributed goals and constant movement, while Sasha Borgia down the left also had his share of effectiveness with a goal that extended the lead.
The home defence worked seriously. Benicio Tannous, the centre-back of just 20, showed defensive maturity with a 7.5 rating that speaks of concentration and reading the game. Julián Miguens on the right was incisive in his forward runs and tidy when retreating. The visiting side, with Salvador De Luca in goal, could not create any real danger. The strikers Tobías Werner and Javier Savini, both with ratings below average, found no space and suffered marking that gave them no breathing room.
This was a match more about getting the job done than spectacle. Árbitro Penalty carried out what he set out to do without mishap, controlling the tempo and being lethal in attack. Viejos Pellejos left defeated but without major trauma; they simply came up against a superior rival on matchday 2 of Primera G.
Árbitro Penalty came in with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches.
Perros Salvajes came in with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 1 matches.
In the last meeting between Árbitro Penalty and Perros Salvajes: 0 wins for Árbitro Penalty, 1 draw and 0 for Perros Salvajes.
Árbitro Penalty (4-4-2): Enzo Naranjo, Gerardo Retegui, Turco Tavola, Benicio Tannous, Julian Miguens, Sasha Borgia, Tincho Greco, Lorenzo Avanzi, Lucas Gutiérrez, Indio Zappella, Turco Sassi.
Perros Salvajes (4-4-2): Salvador De Luca, Ramon Lewandowski, Pichi Arrigorriaga, Gianni Núñez, Lucio Yacante, José Krause, Lionel Valentini, Tomás Rosenfeld, Yamil Acosta, Tobías Werner, Javier Savini.
In Primera G - GBA Norte, Árbitro Penalty are in position 11 with 34 points; Perros Salvajes are in position 16 with 27 points. See the full table
Árbitro Penalty, founded in 1947, from the San Martín neighbourhood, with 565 fans. Home ground: Estadio Árbitro Penalty.
Perros Salvajes ("Los kekadores"), founded in 1947, from the San Martín neighbourhood, with 548 fans. Home ground: Estadio Skidibi.
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