Aurora de Coghlan1 - 1Estrella La Boca

Aurora de Coghlan and Estrella La Boca shared the points in a match where both sides showed tactical caution and little desire to take risks. The 1-1 scoreline faithfully reflected what was seen on the pitch: two teams in 4-4-2 who understood that surrendering ground was more important than conquering it. The goals came, but without drama; merely the logical outcome of a match in which neither side wanted to lose more than they wanted to win.

Enrique Trillini opened the scoring for the home side with the efficiency that characterises forwards when chances are scarce. The 24-year-old attacker, born in Resistencia, continues his process of establishing himself at this level. His attacking partner, Víctor Pietrzak, had less influence but worked the available spaces. From the right wing, Sergio Marchetti — the 18-year-old youngster Aurora rescued in Neuquén — delivered a valuable assist, showing why the scout who spotted him at that interprovincial tournament was not mistaken. At the other end, Polaco Cisneros levelled things with a goal that allows Estrella La Boca to remain alive in the group. The 19-year-old forward from Buenos Aires province continues to display the instinct he showed as a youngster in his native Comodoro. Toño Soldini, the Mendoza-born attacking midfielder who pulls the offensive strings, could not find any fluency in the visitors’ play. Renzo De Rossi’s yellow card also set the tone: the 18-year-old Chilean forward was contained by the home defence.

With this draw, Aurora de Coghlan added a point in their search for relevance in Primera L of GBA Sur, while Estrella La Boca preserved their unbeaten record. Neither side moved forward, but neither went backwards either. On matchday 5, sometimes that is enough.

In the last meeting between Aurora de Coghlan and Estrella La Boca: 0 wins for Aurora de Coghlan, 0 draws and 1 for Estrella La Boca.

• Estrella La Boca 5-1 Aurora de Coghlan

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Aurora de Coghlan (4-4-2): Bruno Avanzi, Octavio Rivero, Nilo Curi, Maicol Paredes, Sergio Marchetti, Felipe Coelho, Xavier Altolaguirre, Gino Trentin, Gonzalo Ferreira, Enrique Trillini, Víctor Pietrzak.

Estrella La Boca (4-4-2): Eduardo Piñero, Gustavo Zarate, Nene Salvini, Franco Buratti, Lalo Stella, Pepe Bravo, Toño Soldini, Osvaldo Souto, Lucca Beitia, Polaco Cisneros, Renzo De Rossi.

In Primera L - GBA Sur, Aurora de Coghlan are in position 2 with 50 points; Estrella La Boca are in position 3 with 49 points. See the full table

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Aurora de Coghlan, with 1,750 fans. Home ground: Estadio Aurora de Coghlan.

Estrella La Boca, with 1,848 fans. Home ground: Estadio Estrella La Boca.

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