YOUTH TOURNAMENT
La Verdad de Pacheco
1 - 0
MCD
Played on Thursday 29 October at 13:00 GMT at Estadio Pacheco
⚽ 73' Rafael Aragón
Possession: 57% - 43%
Match report
La Verdad de Pacheco beat MCD 1-0 in the Youth Tournament.
Form guide
La Verdad de PachecoLWDWD
La Verdad de Pacheco came in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
MCDWWWLW
MCD came in with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between La Verdad de Pacheco and MCD: 1 win for La Verdad de Pacheco, 0 draws and 0 for MCD.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'After the final team talk, we're under way: the team get us going from the centre spot and are already looking to stake their claim down by the corner flag.
3'The home side manage the ball with no messing about, shifting the away side from side to side.
4'Possession belongs to the home side, although for now there's no real bite around the box.
5'Hernán Hartmann tries one from range, powerful, but lacking direction. The dressing room will have the final say.
8'The opposing defender misjudges the bounce and leaves a highly dangerous ball alive.
10'The opposing defender loses a ball you simply cannot lose in that area.
12'Tactical foul from Zaid Reyes; textbook stuff, although the referee is already keeping an eye on that one. Adjustments are on the way.
13'The away side put the game to sleep from inside their own half, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell. The away side are in a much better position after that.
14'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box.
15'The defender uses a bit too much body and the referee isn't buying the innocent look.
16'Foul by the team to stop a counter that looked dangerous. The small details could decide this.
17'Effort from a teammate on the edge of the box; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
18'Nico Bertolini protests, but the foul was pretty clear. There's still a game on here.
19'Toño Garrone takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
27'The away side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the home side from side to side.
29'The home side put the game to sleep out wide, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. Now the ball will do the talking.
33'🎯 Gianluca Caballero runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
33'...hits it with his left foot...
33'Gianluca Caballero tries one from range, powerful, but lacking direction.
38'A teammate chases down the keeper, the crowd get right behind it and the away side are rushed.
39'The keeper and the opposing defender get their wires crossed; that nearly became a collector's-item blooper. It's being played with gritted teeth.
40'The away side manage the ball with teeth gritted, shifting the home side from side to side. The ball is starting to burn.
41'Interception by the home side out wide; good pressure and even better reading of the game.
42'The home side stretch the pitch and make the away side chase shadows.
44'🎯 Hernán Hartmann runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
44'...hits it with his left foot...
44'The effort from Hernán Hartmann goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate. This game calls for calm heads.
46'As the heart rates come down, the players head for the dressing room with their heads full of instructions. There's a lot riding on this.
51'The ball is doing the rounds: the away side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
55'Rafael Aragón darts in behind and Toño Garrone plays the striker in with a superb ball. There's a lot riding on this.
59'The home side break at full speed; the away side were left wide open like a barn door.
61'Deft touch from Iñaki Sifuentes: the defence appealed for offside, but play goes on. The result will give everyone plenty to chew on.
62'🎯 Leonel Palomeque runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
62'...hits it with his left foot...
62'Leonel Palomeque sets it and lets fly; there was room and no hesitation at all. The bench are living it like a final of their own.
63'The opposing defender hesitates, the ball runs away and a teammate smells blood. The result will give everyone plenty to chew on.
64'The home side put the game to sleep from inside their own half, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
68'The home side put the game to sleep in the inside channel, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
69'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
71'The home side stretch the pitch and make the away side chase shadows. The league table is starting to do its sums.
72'Maicol Modarelli darts in behind and Rafael Aragón plays the striker in with a superb ball.
73'⚡ Iñaki Sifuentes lifts his head in midfield...
73'...plays Rafael Aragón in with a sublime pass...
73'...Rafael Aragón takes a touch and bears down on the keeper...
73'...drives it across the keeper...
73'⚽ ⚽ GOAL, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! GOOOAL! Rafael Aragón makes no mistake. 1-0.
75'The home side win it back near the opposition box; a clear sign of the high press.
77'The home side put the game to sleep in the final third, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. The result will give everyone plenty to chew on.
82'It's getting scrappy in midfield, with heavy challenges and few concessions.
83'Hernán Hartmann slows things down, puts a foot on the ball and waits for a path to open. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
87'Tempers flaring a little: a heavy foul and several players come over to argue.
88'Damian Verón unleashes a left-footer; the keeper flies across and can only watch it go by.
90'With tiredness written all over them, the referee brings it to a close and the ground responds with applause mixed with murmurs. Adjustments are on the way.
About the clubs
La Verdad de Pacheco, founded in 1923, from the Pacheco neighbourhood, with 1,001 fans. Home ground: Estadio Pacheco.
MCD, founded in 1947, from the Lanús neighbourhood, with 16,774 fans. Home ground: La Fortaleza.
Coming up
Next match for La Verdad de Pacheco: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:15 GMT
Next match for MCD: vs su proximo rival — Friday 30 October at 17:00 GMT
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