YOUTH TOURNAMENT
Defensores de Villa Urquiza
0 - 1
Liga Luján
Played on Thursday 29 October at 13:15 GMT at Estadio V. Urquiza
⚽ 40' Fabián Salas
🟨 10' Cataldo Vitale🟨 55' Joel Aspiazu
Match report
Liga Luján won 1-0 away to Defensores de Villa Urquiza in the Youth Tournament.
Form guide
Defensores de Villa UrquizaDLWLD
Defensores de Villa Urquiza came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Liga LujánDLWDD
Liga Luján came in with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Defensores de Villa Urquiza and Liga Luján: 0 wins for Defensores de Villa Urquiza, 0 draws and 1 for Liga Luján.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'After the final team talk, the ball is in play; the team look for that first safe pass in the final third.
2'Venomous through ball from Cataldo Vitale; the home side were caught cold.
4'The home side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the away side from side to side.
8'The defender uses a bit too much body and the referee isn't buying the innocent look.
9'The home side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the away side from side to side.
10'Cataldo Vitale goes in hard between the lines and the referee gives the foul.
10'🟨 Cataldo Vitale earns a booking for stopping a promising move.
11'Luis Prieto tries one from range, powerful, but lacking direction.
13'The away side manage the ball straight out of the textbook, shifting the home side from side to side. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
14'The away side put the game to sleep down the right, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
15'The away side try to play out from the back, but the home side swarm all over them as a unit.
16'The ball is doing the rounds: the home side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
18'Scuffed shot from Alfredo Montañez; not pretty, but it still caused problems. There's still a game on here.
19'A gift at the back from the away side; these are the ones you pay dearly for later. The result will give everyone plenty to chew on.
20'Possession belongs to the home side, although for now there's no real bite around the box.
22'The away side put the game to sleep down the right, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
25'The the home side press bites out wide; the away side start to lose their clarity.
26'The home side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the away side from side to side.
28'Joel Aspiazu finds exactly the right channel and leaves Máximo Salazar staring at goal.
29'The away side are camped in the opposition half and force them to kick it out. Nobody wants to give anything away.
32'The defender turns up exactly where it's burning hot and clears the danger. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
33'The ball is doing the rounds: the home side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
36'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
37'Renzo Sechi goes in hard down the right and the referee gives the foul. This game calls for calm heads.
39'Deft touch from Zaid Bordón: the defence appealed for offside, but play goes on. You can feel the tension from early on.
40'⚡ Franco Sacchetti lifts his head in midfield...
40'...plays Fabián Salas in with a sublime pass...
40'...Fabián Salas takes a touch and bears down on the keeper...
40'...drives it across the keeper...
40'⚽ ⚽ SHOUT IT OUT! GOOOOAL! Fabián Salas smashes it home. 0-1.
46'A tight first half; nobody gave anything away and the game is still wide open. The managers are already taking notes.
49'Corner swung to the near post; the opponent clear it any way they can.
50'🎯 Bauti Pizarro runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
50'...hits it with his left foot...
50'The home side end the move with an effort that demands attention.
52'Santi Olmedo collects between the centre-backs after a pass that split the pitch in two. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
53'🎯 Santi Olmedo carries the ball forward...
53'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
53'Santi Olmedo strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air.
55'Joel Aspiazu arrives late and brings down a the opponent player; foul, no real argument.
55'🟨 Yellow card for Joel Aspiazu; the referee draws the line.
59'🎯 Zaid Bordón carries the ball forward...
59'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
59'Effort from a teammate in the final third; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
61'Risky pass back; the keeper has a fire to put out. The home side have to respond now.
63'A gift at the back from the away side; these are the ones you pay dearly for later.
65'Joel Aspiazu slows things down, puts a foot on the ball and waits for a path to open. You can see the work done on the training ground this week.
66'Maximiliano Zanardini fires it across goal; the ball goes out kissing the post. The league table is starting to do its sums.
67'The ball moves safely between the the away side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
69'Maxi Aronica tries one from range, powerful, but lacking direction.
72'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side.
74'Inswinging corner from the away side; the keeper comes and punches, and the danger is gone.
75'The the home side block sets up high; this is risky, but it's ambitious too.
76'The home side put the game to sleep on the edge of the box, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. The ball is starting to burn.
78'The home side can't get near the ball; the away side keep it from them patiently. The ball is starting to burn.
80'The defender commits a foul just as a teammate was starting to break clear.
81'The opponent hang on as best they can; every clearance is cheered like half a goal.
83'Cataldo Vitale finds exactly the right channel and leaves Andrés Avanzi staring at goal. The story is only just beginning.
84'Coordinated pressing: one closes down, another blocks the lane and the third wins it.
88'🎯 Toto Peña carries the ball forward...
88'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
88'Effort from a teammate from inside their own half; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats. The home side are in a much better position after that.
89'Luis Prieto arrives late and brings down a the opponent player; foul, no real argument.
90'With the last ball kicked, the referee brings it to a close and the ground responds with applause mixed with murmurs.
About the clubs
Defensores de Villa Urquiza, founded in 1923, from the Villa Urquiza neighbourhood, with 15,470 fans. Home ground: Estadio V. Urquiza.
Liga Luján, founded in 1947, from the Luján neighbourhood, with 600 fans. Home ground: Estadio Luján.
Coming up
Next match for Defensores de Villa Urquiza: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:00 GMT
Next match for Liga Luján: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
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