Atlético Libertad
3 - 0CSyD La Birra
Played on Sunday 25 October at 01:30 BST at Estadio Atlético Libertad
⚽ 18' Matías Lo Celso
⚽ 28' Matías Lo Celso
⚽ 54' Esteban Molina
🟨 35' Benjamín Tonon🟨 41' Federico Rizzo🟨 64' Tiziano Sciotti
Possession: 56% - 44%
545 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $721,000
545 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $721,000
Match report
Atlético Libertad beat CSyD La Birra 3-0 on matchday 10 of Primera G - GBA Oeste. Goals for Atlético Libertad: Lo Celso (x2), Molina. The standout was Matías Lo Celso (9.2).
Form guide
Atlético LibertadDDWWL
Atlético Libertad came in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
CSyD La BirraWDWLL
CSyD La Birra came in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Atlético Libertad and CSyD La Birra: 0 wins for Atlético Libertad, 1 draw and 1 for CSyD La Birra.
Line-ups
Atlético Libertad (4-4-2): Bautista Mascherano, Mario Iturriaga, Benjamín Tonon, Matías Lo Celso, Carlos Romero, Lautaro Costa, Ruso Basili, Maicol Zappella, Esteban Molina, Mauro Berretta, Alexis Arnaldi.
CSyD La Birra (4-4-2): Tiziano Sciotti, Federico Acuña, Federico Rizzo, Lito Faud, Omar Pacheco, Matías Otamendi, Rodrigo Gándara, Camilo Pereira, Hernán Cortés, Gabi Bianchi, Álvaro Bocchini.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'After the final team talk, opening seconds: the team keep it short, have a look and refuse to give anything away.
3'Ruso Basili drives forward into open space and a teammate bursts down the side.
4'The home side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the away side from side to side. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
6'🎯 Alexis Arnaldi carries the ball forward...
6'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
6'Alexis Arnaldi hits it from distance and the ball goes looking for the net.
8'The home side manage the ball straight out of the textbook, shifting the away side from side to side.
11'The away side carve the defence open with a surgical touch from Álvaro Bocchini.
12'Camilo Pereira sets it and lets fly; there was room and no hesitation at all.
13'Tactical foul from Álvaro Bocchini; textbook stuff, although the referee is already keeping an eye on that one. It's being played with gritted teeth.
14'Mauro Berretta slows things down, puts a foot on the ball and waits for a path to open.
17'The player goes over to the corner flag, places the ball and watches the movement in the box.
18'⚡ Dangerous free kick, Mario Iturriaga stands over the ball...
18'...the wall lines up, Mario Iturriaga eyes up the goal...
18'...he floats it into the box, everyone goes up...
18'...Matías Lo Celso appears between the centre-backs...
18'⚽ ⚽ HE'S BURIED IT! GOOOOAL! Matías Lo Celso puts it away. 1-0.
21'The home side launch a textbook counter-attack, the kind the gaffer drills all week long.
23'The home side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the away side from side to side.
24'🎯 Lautaro Costa carries the ball forward...
24'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
24'Lautaro Costa hits it from distance and the ball goes looking for the net. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
26'The home side manage the ball with an extra gear, shifting the away side from side to side.
28'⚡ The opposition make a mess of playing out from the back...
28'...Matías Lo Celso pounces on the gift...
28'...and he's one-on-one with the keeper...
28'...places it at the far post...
28'⚽ ⚽ SHOUT IT OUT! GOOOOAL! Matías Lo Celso pokes it into the net, through the keeper's legs. 2-0.
29'The defender reads the pass and makes a crucial interception. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
31'The ball is doing the rounds: the home side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly. You can feel the tension in every yard.
33'The the away side press bites around the D; the home side start to lose their clarity.
35'Benjamín Tonon protests, but the foul was pretty clear.
35'🟨 Yellow card for Benjamín Tonon; the referee draws the line. The story is only just beginning.
39'The home side put the game to sleep through the middle, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
41'Tempers flaring a little: a heavy foul and several players come over to argue. The second half promises a different story.
41'🟨 Fair booking: Federico Rizzo was late and left a mark.
45'The opposing defender misjudges the bounce and leaves a highly dangerous ball alive. The second half promises a different story.
46'After a hard-working first half, half-time: the manager will need to press a few buttons to change the course of this one. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
53'Corner whipped to the penalty spot; the opposing defender wins it and clears long. The margin for error is tiny.
54'⚡ Esteban Molina picks up the ball a long way from goal...
54'...nobody closes him down...
54'...shapes to shoot...
54'...and unleashes a THUNDERBOLT...
54'⚽ ⚽ WHAT A GOAAAL! Esteban Molina smashes it home. 3-0.
56'Corner to the away side; the big men go up and the box starts to boil.
57'It fell perfectly for Gabi Bianchi, who hit it with heart and boot.
60'Mauro Berretta strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air.
61'The keeper and the opposing defender get their wires crossed; that nearly became a collector's-item blooper.
62'The away side can't get near the ball; the home side keep it from them patiently.
63'Lautaro Costa plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
64'Tactical foul from Tiziano Sciotti; textbook stuff, although the referee is already keeping an eye on that one.
64'🟨 Tiziano Sciotti earns a booking for stopping a promising move. This one could go either way.
65'🎯 Matías Lo Celso carries the ball forward...
65'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
65'Effort from a teammate down the left; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
67'The away side put the game to sleep down the right, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell. The small details could decide this.
68'The away side move it about sensibly, with Matías Otamendi as the side's compass.
69'The effort from Federico Rizzo goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate.
70'The home side make life hard for themselves with a sloppy pass down the left.
73'Mauro Berretta accelerates down the left and the counter starts to take shape.
75'The home side have the ball, but the away side close the spaces as best they can. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
76'The player floats the corner beyond everyone and the defender arrives at the back post.
77'Mario Iturriaga unleashes a left-footer; the keeper flies across and can only watch it go by.
79'Risky pass back; the keeper has a fire to put out. The half-time team talk could tip the balance.
80'The home side have the ball, but the away side close the spaces as best they can. This one could go either way.
81'Álvaro Bocchini drives forward into open space and a teammate bursts down the side.
83'The away side move it about sensibly, with Álvaro Bocchini as the side's compass.
88'Quick transition: Benjamín Tonon looks up and searches for the right pass.
89'The home side manage the ball with an extra gear, shifting the away side from side to side. The story is only just beginning.
90'The referee brings it to a close and the ground responds with applause mixed with murmurs.
Where they stand
In Primera G - GBA Oeste, Atlético Libertad are in position 4 with 18 points; CSyD La Birra are in position 7 with 14 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 10
About the clubs
Atlético Libertad, founded in 1923, from the Ciudadela neighbourhood, with 626 fans. Home ground: Estadio Atlético Libertad.
CSyD La Birra, founded in 1947, from the Ciudadela, Tres de Febrero neighbourhood, with 500 fans. Home ground: Estadio CSyD La Birra.
Coming up
Next match for Atlético Libertad: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:45 GMT
Next match for CSyD La Birra: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:00 GMT
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