YOUTH TOURNAMENT
Varela FC
4 - 1Club Ranelagh
Played on Saturday 24 October at 14:00 BST at Estadio La Boca.
⚽ 9' Valentino Zelaya
⚽ 44' Pedro Valsecchi
⚽ 75' Valentino Zelaya
⚽ 86' Valentino Zelaya
⚽ 49' Bautista Ponce
🟨 20' Joaquín Sambueza
Possession: 56% - 44%
Match report
Varela FC beat Club Ranelagh 4-1 in the league.
Form guide
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Varela FC came in with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
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Club Ranelagh came in with 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Varela FC and Club Ranelagh: 1 win for Varela FC, 0 draws and 0 for Club Ranelagh.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'We're under way: the team get us going from the centre spot and are already looking to stake their claim out wide.
2'The home side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the away side from side to side.
3'Dangerous corner, plenty of shirt-pulling and the referee calls for calm.
6'Interception by the home side down the right; good pressure and even better reading of the game. The league table is starting to do its sums.
7'The home side put the game to sleep down the right, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
9'⚡ Emanuel Del Castillo surges down the wing dangerously...
9'...Emanuel Del Castillo reaches the byline and shapes to cross...
9'...whips the cross into the box...
9'...Valentino Zelaya beats the defender in the air...
9'⚽ ⚽ GOAL, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! GOOOAL! Valentino Zelaya roars with delight. 1-0.
11'The team are growing into it on the ball and starting to tilt the pitch.
17'A gift at the back from the away side; these are the ones you pay dearly for later.
20'Joaquín Sambueza goes in hard down by the corner flag and the referee gives the foul.
20'🟨 The referee shows a yellow and the team now have to tread carefully in that area. Nothing is settled yet.
23'Coordinated pressing: one closes down, another blocks the lane and the third wins it.
26'Interception by the home side right in front of the dugouts; good pressure and even better reading of the game. The weather is playing its part.
28'Risky pass back; the keeper has a fire to put out.
29'The away side manage the ball with a bit of cheek, shifting the home side from side to side.
32'The home side put the game to sleep down by the corner flag, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. The home side are in a much better position after that.
34'Effort from a teammate in behind the centre-back; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
36'The home side have the ball, but the away side close the spaces as best they can.
38'The away side win it back near the opposition box; a clear sign of the high press. The story is only just beginning.
43'Kevin Zuccarelli collects between the centre-backs after a pass that split the pitch in two. There'll be plenty to analyse.
44'⚡ Manu Zanetti lifts his head in midfield...
44'...plays Pedro Valsecchi in with a sublime pass...
44'...Pedro Valsecchi takes a touch and bears down on the keeper...
44'...drives it across the keeper...
44'⚽ ⚽ THE PLACE ERUPTS! GOOOOAL! Up pops Pedro Valsecchi to score. 2-0.
46'As the heart rates come down, end of the first half: the team and the opponent head in with plenty to fix.
48'The ball is doing the rounds: the away side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly. The result will give everyone plenty to chew on.
49'⚡ Joaquín Sambueza plays it short to Bautista Ponce...
49'...Bautista Ponce returns it first time...
49'...Joaquín Sambueza completes the one-two and he's clean through...
49'...Bautista Ponce shoots...
49'⚽ ⚽ IT'S IN! GOOOOOAL! Bautista Ponce roars with delight. 2-1.
51'Ricardo Riquelme darts in behind and Kevin Zuccarelli plays the striker in with a superb ball. The home side are in a much better position after that.
52'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
53'Gregorio Greenberg takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
55'Emanuel Del Castillo reads the intention and cuts out a move that could have hurt.
63'The home side can't get near the ball; the away side keep it from them patiently.
64'Corner swung to the near post; the opponent clear it any way they can. The second half promises a different story.
67'The away side turn defence into attack in the blink of an eye.
68'The away side manage the ball with real authority, shifting the home side from side to side.
69'The away side have the ball, but the home side close the spaces as best they can. This one could go either way.
73'Elías Aldama slows things down, puts a foot on the ball and waits for a path to open. The fine details told.
74'Possession belongs to the home side, although for now there's no real bite around the box. The half-time team talk could tip the balance.
75'⚡ Kevin Zuccarelli wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
75'...the counter is lethal, Kevin Zuccarelli runs the length of the pitch...
75'...slips in Valentino Zelaya, who has arrived through the middle...
75'...Valentino Zelaya finishes first time...
75'⚽ ⚽ GOAL, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! GOOOAL! Up pops Valentino Zelaya to score, at the far post. 3-1.
77'The crowd drive them on and the team respond with more intensity.
78'Máximo Carballo takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
79'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
80'The defender uses a bit too much body and the referee isn't buying the innocent look.
85'Manu Zanetti slips a delicious through ball to Kevin Zuccarelli, who is perfectly set.
86'⚡ Jorge Zampedri wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
86'...the counter is lethal, Jorge Zampedri runs the length of the pitch...
86'...slips in Valentino Zelaya, who has arrived through the middle...
86'...Valentino Zelaya finishes first time...
86'⚽ ⚽ HE'S BURIED IT! GOOOOAL! Valentino Zelaya smashes it home. 4-1.
89'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
90'With the last ball kicked, that's the end of the match; now it's down to the table, the dressing room and some self-reflection.
About the clubs
Varela FC, founded in 1962, from the Lanus neighbourhood, with 1,457 fans. Home ground: Estadio La Boca..
Club Ranelagh, founded in 1923, from the Ranelagh, Avellaneda neighbourhood, with 1,220 fans. Home ground: Estadio Ranelagh.
Coming up
Next match for Varela FC: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
Next match for Club Ranelagh: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:00 GMT
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