Veterinarios de Barracas and Ferro Balvanera shared the points in a match where both sides prioritised defensive solidity over attacking ambition. On the pitch in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood, under a balanced 4-4-2 formation that the home side kept for the full ninety minutes, the match unfolded with few thrills and no net bulged. Ferro Balvanera, also using the same tactical set-up, arrived in CABA intent on taking something from the result, and did so thanks to a defence that gave away no unnecessary space.
The side led by ELDT looked to build play down the right flank, where Joaco Aspiazu moved with intent, though without much clarity in his crosses. The winger from Comodoro, who carries the scars of previous battles on dirt pitches, at times tried to get past the visiting defenders but found a back line that knew how to close up in time. Ramiro Greco, the two-footed midfielder from Merlo, posted the highest rating among Barracas players with 7.2 and was the one who most tried to create from midfield, though his efforts did not turn into clear chances. Matías Caggiano, the striker from Comodoro Rivadavia, was present in the box but without receiving service that left him in a position to finish.
Ferro Balvanera maintained a compact structure that limited the home side's forwards. Hugo Montoya, the nineteen-year-old central defender who grew up in the oil neighbourhoods of Comodoro Rivadavia, showed an interesting reading of the game and was one of the visiting defence's strong points. His marking was precise and his anticipation prevented Barracas from reaching the area with danger.
Sebastián Barba, the veteran left-back in the home side aged thirty-three, carried out his defensive duties without any scares. Leonardo Galli, the young centre-back who completed the back four, stayed alert to the movements of the opposition attackers. The first yellow card went to Ramiro Greco, who was punished for a heavy challenge in midfield. Joaco Aspiazu was also booked during the match, a reflection of an intensity that never went away but also never found productive channels.
The goalless draw was the logical outcome of a match in which both teams cancelled each other out. Barracas could neither breach Ferro's defence nor could the visitors create sustained danger. A result that leaves the hosts hoping for better performances in the next Primera L de CABA matchday, while Ferro take a point that adds to their tally in a section where every point counts in the battle.
Club Atlético San Silvines De Boedo came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 3 matches.
Ferro Balvanera came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 3 matches.
In the last 2 meetings between Club Atlético San Silvines De Boedo and Ferro Balvanera: 0 wins for Club Atlético San Silvines De Boedo, 0 draws and 2 for Ferro Balvanera.
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Club Atlético San Silvines De Boedo (4-4-2): Nico Viani, Sebastian Barba, Leonardo Galli, Chino Zuccotti, Tiziano Aloma, Kiki Milán, Ramiro Greco, Iván Huber, Joaco Aspiazu, Matías Caggiano, Sebastian Piris.
Ferro Balvanera (4-4-2): Giuliano Doval, Jeremías Villegas, Hugo Montoya, Gabriel Centurion, Oliverio Scopelliti, Horacio Bonansea, Misael Arrojo, Salvador Zanchi, Tomi Cortés, Lorenzo Egea, Luis Fischer.
In Primera L - CABA, Club Atlético San Silvines De Boedo are in position 15 with 34 points; Ferro Balvanera are in position 13 with 37 points. See the full table
Club Atlético San Silvines De Boedo ("El Gigante Dormido Del Ascenso."), with 1,420 fans. Home ground: Estadio Mauricio Alí Villamizar Duarte.
Ferro Balvanera, with 1,644 fans. Home ground: Estadio Balvanera.
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