Ferro Pompeya2 - 1CR Parque Patricios

Ferro Pompeya deservedly won on the opening matchday of Primera I GBA Oeste, beating CR Parque Patricios 2–1 in a match where both teams lined up with similar formations, but the hosts were more effective when it mattered. The scoreline reflects an advantage that was not overwhelming but was consistent: that of the home side, who made better use of their chances against visitors who were late to the finer details.

The home goals had names: Cris Viardot and Tito Ibarra put Ferro Pompeya ahead with precise strikes that found their openings. Viardot, the 32-year-old attacking midfielder who arrived almost by chance a decade ago, was instrumental in creating attacking moves; his vision allowed Alexis Romagnoli, on the left, to maintain a constant attacking presence and provide the assist that confirmed the pattern. Ibarra, meanwhile, just 22 and raised on neighbourhood pitches, showed aerial ability and the judgement to be in the right place. In midfield, Chacho Bernardi moved the ball solidly from a defensive position, while Giuliano Montañez, a 38-year-old veteran born in Mendoza, held down the right with experience. Máximo Vicente pulled one back for Parque Patricios with a goal that at least allowed the visitors to regroup, but the reaction came too late. Tomás Vidaurri tried from the opposition midfield, even providing an assist, but the Argentine midfielder lacked the attacking support needed to put real pressure on the railway side's goal.

The match was decided by efficiency rather than spectacle, something that sums up this Primera I of the west. Ferro Pompeya take three points from a solid foundation, with the defence doing its job and the attack being selective. Parque Patricios are left with the feeling of a point lost—the kind that keeps the nerves jangling just as the tournament gets under way.

In the last meeting between Ferro Pompeya and CR Parque Patricios: 0 wins for Ferro Pompeya, 0 draws and 1 for CR Parque Patricios.

• CR Parque Patricios 3-0 Ferro Pompeya

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Ferro Pompeya (4-4-2): Joaco Rondinelli, Bastian Rojo, Lautaro Kaczmarek, Tito Ibarra, Wilfredo Vitale, Alexis Romagnoli, Chacho Bernardi, Ezequiel Guerra, Giuliano Montañez, Cris Viardot, Marcelo Baldelli.

CR Parque Patricios (4-4-2): Gino Zimei, Galo Arnaldi, Axel Valli, Damian Iriarte, Milton Serpa, Manu Riva, Tomás Vidaurri, Samuel Tossi, Máximo Vicente, Ezequiel Rotondi, Chino Rossini.

In Primera I - GBA Oeste, Ferro Pompeya are in position 16 with 29 points; CR Parque Patricios are in position 3 with 49 points. See the full table

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Ferro Pompeya, with 1,475 fans. Home ground: Estadio Ferro Pompeya.

CR Parque Patricios, with 1,678 fans. Home ground: Estadio CR Parque Patricios.

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