Mutual Liniers claimed a narrow victory in conditions of tactical parity, with both sides opting for similar 4-4-2 setups and balanced mentality. The final 1-0 was fair in its proportions, the result of a slightly better execution in the moments that mattered. The goal came through Víctor Zambon, the 33-year-old defensive midfielder who continues to find space in the box to score from San Juan, where he learned that hard work matters more than talent. It was enough to beat Reservas Floresta on matchday 6 of Primera L in the GBA Oeste, a fixture that gave nothing away to anyone.
Neither side was dominant. Camilo Grosso, the 21-year-old midfielder from Mendoza, held the width on the right with energy (7.7 rating), while Roberto Bartolozzi organised Liniers' midfield from the build-up (7.6). Simón Borda dropped in from the left with the intention of creating danger in transitions. Reservas Floresta, however, were far from a minor opponent: Enrique Puebla and Lito Ferreyra kept the defence solid from the back (both on 6.7), and Pocho Arbide, the 37-year-old Patagonian winger, brought bite and experience on the left flank, though he picked up a yellow card for dissent. Santiago Valdés, the 35-year-old veteran who stands out with his scar over his left eyebrow, shored up the home side's defensive line without major complications (7.1).
The match unfolded without any major drama. Liniers controlled the tempo better, made use of their attacking options when needed and did not allow themselves to be caught out in defensive transitions. Floresta had their spells, their approaches, but could not seriously trouble a well-organised defence. Zambon’s 1-0 sealed an afternoon in which the home side were sharper in front of goal, nothing more and nothing less. Three points that keep Mutual Liniers in the Primera L title race in the west, while the visitors leave with the feeling they had it within reach but without the finishing touch to take it home.
Los Rayos Dorados came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Chaco For Ever came in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
In the last meeting between Los Rayos Dorados and Chaco For Ever: 0 wins for Los Rayos Dorados, 0 draws and 1 for Chaco For Ever.
Los Rayos Dorados (4-4-2): Lionel Mendoza, Nazareno Halim, Santiago Valdés, Lisandro Mazza, Raúl Matos, Simón Borda, Wilfredo Aldecoa, Víctor Zambon, Camilo Grosso, Nahuel Schwartzman, Roberto Bartolozzi.
Chaco For Ever (4-4-2): Felipe Loiacono, Hugo Sartori, Máximo Garay, Lito Ferreyra, Enrique Puebla, Pocho Arbide, Julian Rosati, Rodolfo Zito, Federico Aramberri, Benjamín Arrillaga, Maicol Montenegro.
In Primera L - GBA Oeste, Los Rayos Dorados are in position 12 with 39 points; Chaco For Ever are in position 1 with 62 points. See the full table
Los Rayos Dorados ("LRD"), with 1,624 fans. Home ground: Estadio Mutual LRD.
Chaco For Ever ("El Albinegro"), with 1,805 fans. Home ground: Dylan Brest.
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