Real Caballito Reservas2 - 3FC Varela

Real Caballito Reservas had the chance in their hands to end Mutual Mataderos’ away run, but they came up against a side that knew how to take advantage of the spaces at the back and claim the three points in a match that deserved better fortune for the home team. The final 2-3 reflects an afternoon of goals where both balanced approaches ended up benefiting the visitors more. Mutual Mataderos left with the win, although Real Caballito Reservas showed that on their pitch they have the arguments to compete with anyone.

The match was a constant back and forth. Pichu Anchordoqui opened the scoring for the home side with a goal that sparked hope in the home stands, while Chino Aldecoa, the engine in Caballito’s midfield, also found the net to force a parity that seemed favourable. But Gustavo Costa, Mutual Mataderos’ right winger with a 7.7 rating, was decisive: not only did he score a goal, he also set up a teammate, showing why the away side regards him as one of its best assets. Stefano Sarmiento, the 35-year-old full-back with plenty of experience, tried to hold firm from the Caballito defence but the young Bilbao in the Mataderos goal had a safe afternoon, backed by the central defensive line that knew how to read the game despite picking up cards. Brian Velez and Aníbal Aboud, both booked, kept the away defensive structure intact despite the pressure.

Real Caballito Reservas can have no complaints about their effort, but the defensive details ended up being punished. Mutual Mataderos, with a side that looks better coordinated in transition, took advantage of those spaces to tilt the balance. For the home side, this defeat on home soil leaves a bitter taste after a performance that deserved a better result. Mutual Mataderos breathe easier and stay alive in the Primera L - GBA Norte race.

In the last meeting between Real Caballito Reservas and FC Varela: 0 wins for Real Caballito Reservas, 0 draws and 1 for FC Varela.

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Real Caballito Reservas (4-4-2): Tiziano Verde, Ian Berman, Pichu Anchordoqui, Ramiro Bernardini, Stefano Sarmiento, Cristian Gallardo, Chino Aldecoa, Tiago Bravo, Negro Nader, Facundo Berazadi, Gael Selvaggio.

FC Varela (4-4-2): Hernán Bilbao, Camilo Ruffini, Brian Velez, Lolo Schneider, Brian Bedialauneta, Yago Villegas, Aníbal Aboud, Lucca Zamora, Gustavo Costa, Yoel Zambrano, Nazareno Bartoli.

In Primera L - GBA Norte, Real Caballito Reservas are in position 11 with 38 points; FC Varela are in position 1 with 56 points. See the full table

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Real Caballito Reservas, with 1,623 fans. Home ground: Estadio Real Caballito Reservas.

FC Varela, with 1,888 fans. Home ground: Bruno Joaquín Flores.

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