N. Estrella Almagro4 - 1Prov. Saavedra

N. Estrella Almagro left no doubt on matchday two of the Primera L de CABA. The home side swept aside Prov. Saavedra with a convincing 4-1 that reflected clear superiority from the off. Both set-ups were similar in structure, but the difference lay in efficiency and game management. The hosts quickly found the spaces they needed, while the visitors never really managed to find theirs, despite Saúl Beltramo managing to head home at one point in the match.

Horacio Negrete was the main man behind the attacking show. The 31-year-old central midfielder, with the sort of experience only time and the scars of the neighbourhood can bring, scored two goals and provided two assists. A 9.1 rating that was fully deserved: at that age, when many begin to decline, he was still the engine and the killer blow. Augusto Zurita completed the attacking battery on the left with a goal and an assist, taking advantage of the spaces the midfield gave him. Ignacio Sperandio, the 33-year-old striker, provided support. Saúl Cerda in goal was comfortable, with little to do. Iván Cacciatore at right-back did his job without any major scares.

For Prov. Saavedra, it was a match to analyse in depth. Nicolás Greco tried to hold things together from the holding midfield area but was exposed. Centre-back Beltramo was the one who showed the most willingness to drive things forward, although he was late on several occasions. The truth is that N. Estrella Almagro were superior in every aspect. This was not a match where the visitors were close or deserved anything else: simply one side played better and the other did not turn up that day. For the home side, three comfortable points that put them near the top. For Saavedra, a heavy defeat that forces a rethink.

In the last 2 meetings between N. Estrella Almagro and Prov. Saavedra: 1 win for N. Estrella Almagro, 1 draw and 0 for Prov. Saavedra.

• N. Estrella Almagro 4-0 Prov. Saavedra
• Prov. Saavedra 1-1 N. Estrella Almagro

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N. Estrella Almagro (4-4-2): Saúl Cerda, Leonardo Zanchetta, Cristian Altuna, Horacio Saborido, Iván Cacciatore, Augusto Zurita, Horacio Negrete, Giuliano Garrido, Franco Rosa, Ignacio Sperandio, Renzo Gordon.

Prov. Saavedra (4-4-2): Constantino Gutiérrez, Iván Rosati, Leonel Casas, Saúl Beltramo, Joaquín Vannini, Nene Zacarías, Franco Mazur, Nicolás Greco, Yoel Arratia, Pipa Loncón, Adolfo Hoyos.

In Primera L - CABA, N. Estrella Almagro are in position 7 with 41 points; Prov. Saavedra are in position 12 with 38 points. See the full table

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N. Estrella Almagro, with 1,655 fans. Home ground: Estadio N. Estrella Almagro.

Prov. Saavedra, with 1,705 fans. Home ground: Estadio Prov. Saavedra.

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