Federación Mataderos
0 - 0
Def. Retiro Oeste
1,503 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,822,500
Match report
Federación Mataderos and Defensa de Retiro Oeste shared the points in a match that summed up neatly what is happening in this Primera I de GBA Norte: two evenly matched sides, with not too many attacking ambitions, who were content not to lose. The final 0-0 was fair, though it was also a reflection of a matchday on which nobody wanted to take too many risks. Both 4-4-2 setups and balanced mentalities produced a tight game, with no space, where the midfields worked more as a barrier than as creators of play.
Federación Mataderos had in Emanuel Karam a solid centre-back, one of those who do not make glaring mistakes and who understand the timing of cover. At 28, the central defender moved assuredly in the danger zone. Lucio Rebollo, the 21-year-old striker, barely had chances to trouble the visitors' defence; Máximo Medero in midfield carried out his holding role without any fuss, with a rating of 6.6 that reflects a serious but unspectacular display. On Retiro Oeste's side, Gino Jiménez at centre-back was reliable, while Cataldo Arbieto, the left-back of just 17, showed what is often seen in those youngsters who arrive by chance but have something about them: security in the tackle. Pocho Wolf was booked and was the one who tried hardest to break the home side's shape with his movements in attacking midfield, although without turning his efforts into real danger. Bauti Hernández on the right closed down passing lanes well.
The goalless result left Federación Mataderos with a point at home, which in this division always feels a bit too little. For Retiro Oeste, bringing back a draw from the rival's pitch works more as a positive gain: a point on hostile ground that strengthens their defence. Both remain alive in the section, but the match made it clear that in this area of Argentine football there is still a long way to go.
Form guide
Federación Mataderos came in with 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 4 matches.
Def. Retiro Oeste came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 4 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Federación Mataderos and Def. Retiro Oeste: 0 wins for Federación Mataderos, 1 draw and 1 for Def. Retiro Oeste.
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Line-ups
Federación Mataderos (4-4-2): Vito Visini, David Baragiola, Emanuel Karam, Chino Villa, Walter Bernardini, Marcos Spada, Francisco Juárez, Máximo Medero, Marcos Barrenechea, Joaco Peralta, Lucio Rebollo.
Def. Retiro Oeste (4-4-2): Diego Brambilla, Cataldo Arbieto, Gino Jiménez, Ángel Aldazabal, Bauti Hernández, Yanis Braun, Mirko Arcuri, Pocho Wolf, Bauti Buffoli, Nene Bono, Ian Arechavaleta.
Where they stand
In Primera I - GBA Norte, Federación Mataderos are in position 9 with 40 points; Def. Retiro Oeste are in position 2 with 56 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 4
About the clubs
Federación Mataderos, with 1,575 fans. Home ground: Estadio Federación Mataderos.
Def. Retiro Oeste, with 1,752 fans. Home ground: Estadio Def. Retiro Oeste.
Coming up
Next match for Federación Mataderos: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
Next match for Def. Retiro Oeste: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
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