Club José León Suárez
2 - 1
Atlético Libertad
Match report
Club José León Suárez took a narrow win against Atlético Libertad on matchday one of Primera G - GBA Oeste, in a fixture where both sides tried the balanced 4-4-2 without quite producing football of real quality. The home side ended up winning 2-1 in a tight match decided by the finest of margins, with Lucas Avanzi in the role of young forward — just nineteen years old — showing attacking promise, though without being decisive throughout the whole contest. The Comodoro Rivadavia-born striker had his chances but did not take them all, which is to be expected from a youngster who is only just polishing his game in this division.
The home side's goals came from unexpected sources in defence: Lito Barrientos, the Colombian holding midfielder who is only seventeen yet already has plenty of experience despite his age, scored one of the goals; Tano Kovaleski, an experienced right-back aged twenty-nine, extended the lead from his flank. Those two goals show that Club José León Suárez had more depth in their lines than Atlético Libertad could handle away from home. Aaron Sayago, the home side's left-back, put in a solid defensive shift, closing spaces without any major scares, while Christian Zola on the right was the attacking reference in midfield for the hosts.
Atlético Libertad cut the deficit with a goal from Hugo Saborido, the thirty-year-old left-back who netted an important goal to keep his side in the match, although it was ultimately not enough. The visitors controlled the tempo evenly but lacked clarity when they needed to break down resistance. A debut of the matchday with protagonists who give the feeling they need more minutes to settle into the league.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Club José León Suárez and Atlético Libertad: 0 wins for Club José León Suárez, 1 draw and 0 for Atlético Libertad.
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Line-ups
Club José León Suárez (4-4-2): Claudio Hartmann, Aaron Sayago, Kevin Ocampo, Manuel Gándara, Tano Kovaleski, Fernando Viva, Lito Barrientos, Calleo Pinto, Christian Zola, Lucas Avanzi, Gabi Bertolini.
Atlético Libertad (4-4-2): Marcelo Castro, Hugo Saborido, Mati Retegui, Nazareno Belardi, Gonzalo Reyna, Patricio Chaile, Kiki Castro, Constantino Schwarz, Carlos Bandiera, Nico Baccaro, Santino Sciarra.
Where they stand
In Primera G - GBA Oeste, Club José León Suárez are in position 3 with 56 points; Atlético Libertad are in position 5 with 48 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 1
About the clubs
Club José León Suárez, founded in 1923, from the José León Suárez neighbourhood, with 724 fans. Home ground: Estadio Club José León Suárez.
Atlético Libertad, founded in 1923, from the Ciudadela neighbourhood, with 626 fans. Home ground: Estadio Atlético Libertad.
Coming up
Next match for Club José León Suárez: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:15 GMT
Next match for Atlético Libertad: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:45 GMT
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