Juventud Abasto3 - 0
La Gloria de Boedo
1,559 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,817,500
Match report
Juventud Abasto swept aside La Gloria de Boedo with a commanding display that left no room for doubt. The 3-0 on matchday seven of Primera L - GBA Oeste was the confirmation of a side that knew how to manage its resources and punish every away error. Both squads went out with a similar set-up, four defenders and four midfielders, but the difference lay in their finishing ability and the home side’s defensive concentration, which never allowed any scares at any point.
Fabián Gallo was the guiding light of the Abasto attack. The 22-year-old midfielder, from Tigre, combined pace on the right with goalscoring ability: he scored one goal and provided an assist on a night where his runs down the wing proved almost impossible to contain. Leonardo Arnaldi, the Uruguayan striker, also got on the scoresheet in a match where Juventud Abasto controlled the tempo without any fuss. For La Gloria de Boedo, the centre-backs, including 24-year-old Omar Zorzi, were exposed by the home side’s switches of play. Bastian Brignoli and Chino Negrete, the latter now 37, tried to contribute in attack from the flanks but without any real influence on proceedings. Emiliano Arestizabal at left-back for Abasto was a reliable shield, while Axel Arichabaleta on the right complemented the defensive work without neglecting occasional forward forays. Leandro Tassone, in the home goal, had little to do but when called upon he answered with certainty.
The result was no accident but rather the product of an orderly management of the match. Juventud Abasto strengthened their place in the table with this emphatic win, while La Gloria de Boedo will have to rebuild their approach to avoid being left behind in a competitive league. For ELDT, one conclusion is clear: when there is quality in attack and defensive solidity, the numbers do not lie.
Form guide
Juventud Abasto came in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
La Gloria de Boedo came in with 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 4 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Juventud Abasto and La Gloria de Boedo: 1 win for Juventud Abasto, 1 draw and 0 for La Gloria de Boedo.
Line-ups
Juventud Abasto (4-4-2): Leandro Tassone, Seba Zella, Tobías Conti, Ivo Caro, Axel Arichabaleta, Emiliano Arestizabal, Yamil Valdez, Cesar Biscardi, Fabián Gallo, Leonardo Arnaldi, Galo Andueza.
La Gloria de Boedo (4-4-2): Walter Hoffmann, Chino Negrete, Santino Vaccari, Omar Zorzi, José Ruffini, Bastian Brignoli, Daniel Colombo, Ramon Tévez, Xavier Aronica, Lucho Pereyra, León Bottura.
Where they stand
In Primera L - GBA Oeste, Juventud Abasto are in position 2 with 53 points; La Gloria de Boedo are in position 13 with 37 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 7
About the clubs
Juventud Abasto, with 1,756 fans. Home ground: Estadio Juventud Abasto.
La Gloria de Boedo, with 1,668 fans. Home ground: Estadio La Gloria de Boedo.
Coming up
Next match for Juventud Abasto: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 01:00 GMT
Next match for La Gloria de Boedo: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 01:00 GMT
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