Deportivo Mataderos Veteranos
2 - 1
Estrella Villa Riachuelo
1,463 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,936,000
Match report
Deportivo Mataderos Veteranos took a victory that will weigh less heavily than it deserves in the table. Against Estrella Villa Riachuelo, on the ninth matchday of Primera I of GBA Sur, the home side imposed its approach in a match where both teams went with similar set-ups, with 4-4-2 formations and balanced mindsets. The 2-1 final score fairly well reflects what happened on the pitch: a tight win, without any fuss, where Mataderos managed to be more effective when chances came their way.
Hernán Aresti, the 29-year-old attacking midfielder from Tandil, appeared at just the right moment to open the scoring. His 7.2 rating does not hide the fact that he did his job: being where the fine margins were decided, and when the chance came, he did not miss. For the visitors, Pepe Aguilar answered the call. The 32-year-old central midfielder from Comodoro, that veteran who still carries his memories in the bag of worn-out boots, scored a goal that kept Estrella alive in the match. Liam Arazandi, the 18-year-old kid from Merlo who arrived at Mataderos almost by chance, showed he was up to the task: his 7.2 rating speaks of a solid display in midfield, controlling the tempo when needed. The full-backs did not go unnoticed either: Emanuel Loza, who picked up a yellow card, put in a decent performance, while Ethan Castellano, the left-footer from Mendoza, 26, with his trademark two-footedness, was an important factor in the build-up from the back. David Moya, the 22-year-old Paraguayan striker, was not decisive in attack, but nor did he disappear.
The match left Estrella Villa Riachuelo with the bitter feeling of the side that nearly manages something important away from home but ends up empty-handed. For Mataderos, three useful points, although the defensive and attacking solidity still needs certain adjustments if they are to be contenders for the rest of the season.
Form guide
Deportivo Mataderos Veteranos came in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Estrella Villa Riachuelo came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Deportivo Mataderos Veteranos and Estrella Villa Riachuelo: 1 win for Deportivo Mataderos Veteranos, 0 draws and 0 for Estrella Villa Riachuelo.
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Line-ups
Deportivo Mataderos Veteranos (4-4-2): Genaro Anzorena, Ethan Castellano, Lucho Bruno, Noé Castiglione, Nicolás Arcuri, Emanuel Loza, Liam Arazandi, Hernán Aresti, Cacho Castaño, Ariel Morales, David Moya.
Estrella Villa Riachuelo (4-4-2): Darío Del Castillo, Roberto Biagioli, Mati Aizpún, Lalo Buffoli, Cesar Rosenberg, Indio Bagnara, Tincho Plaza, Pepe Aguilar, Cayetano Núñez, Patricio Brogli, Lucas Piotrowski.
Where they stand
In Primera I - GBA Sur, Deportivo Mataderos Veteranos are in position 3 with 50 points; Estrella Villa Riachuelo are in position 13 with 35 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 9
About the clubs
Deportivo Mataderos Veteranos, with 1,673 fans. Home ground: Estadio Deportivo Mataderos Veteranos.
Estrella Villa Riachuelo, with 1,433 fans. Home ground: Estadio Estrella Villa Riachuelo.
Coming up
Next match for Deportivo Mataderos Veteranos: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
Next match for Estrella Villa Riachuelo: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
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