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Atlético Golondrinas FC
2 - 3AC Balvanera
Played on Saturday 24 October at 21:15 BST at Estadio Jesús Gomez
⚽ 20' Matías Conti
⚽ 80' Pipa Almada
⚽ 7' Diogo Romero
⚽ 14' Chacho Sorbi
⚽ 85' Julian Gareca
🟥 59' Chacho Sorbi🟨 33' Pipa Almada
Possession: 41% - 59%
547 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,269,972
547 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,269,972
Match report
AC Balvanera took the match 3-2 away to Atlético Golondrinas FC in a friendly. Goals for Atlético Golondrinas FC: Conti, Almada; for AC Balvanera: Romero, Gareca, Sorbi. The standout performer was Diogo Romero (8.6).
Form guide
Atlético Golondrinas FCLWWDW
Atlético Golondrinas FC came in with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
AC BalvaneraWLLDL
AC Balvanera came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last 5 meetings between Atlético Golondrinas FC and AC Balvanera: 3 wins for Atlético Golondrinas FC, 0 draws and 2 for AC Balvanera.
Line-ups
Atlético Golondrinas FC (4-4-2): Roberto Foyth, Julián Romero, Bruno Conti, Martín Lombardi, Mirko Terzi, Tato Quiroga, Facundo Foyth, Valentín Tagliafico, Pipa Almada, Matías Conti, Thiago Castro.
AC Balvanera (4-4-2): Vicente Zoppi, Adrián Zaghi, Ethan Sayago, Julian Gareca, Tincho Biagini, Dylan Montañez, Diogo Romero, Emanuel Krüger, Gastón Bandini, Sasha Retegui, Chacho Sorbi.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'With everyone fully switched on, we're under way: the team get us going from the centre spot and are already looking to stake their claim hugging the touchline.
3'The team need to settle down; they're playing more with nerves than ideas.
4'The away side put the game to sleep in the danger zone, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
7'⚡ Sasha Retegui lifts his head in midfield...
7'...plays Diogo Romero in with a sublime pass...
7'...Diogo Romero takes a touch and bears down on the keeper...
7'...drives it across the keeper...
7'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOAL! GOAL, GOAL, GOAL! Diogo Romero roars with delight, under the keeper's body. 0-1.
8'The away side launch a textbook counter-attack, the kind the gaffer drills all week long.
11'The away side put the game to sleep in the danger zone, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
14'⚡ The opposition make a mess of playing out from the back...
14'...Chacho Sorbi pounces on the gift...
14'...and he's one-on-one with the keeper...
14'...places it at the far post...
14'⚽ ⚽ GOAL, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! GOOOAL! Chacho Sorbi puts it away. 0-2.
15'A teammate darts in behind and the defence is left trailing in the slipstream. There's a lot riding on this.
17'The home side put the game to sleep between the lines, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
19'Julian Gareca protests, but the foul was pretty clear.
20'⚡ Julián Romero lifts his head in midfield...
20'...plays Matías Conti in with a sublime pass...
20'...Matías Conti takes a touch and bears down on the keeper...
20'...drives it across the keeper...
20'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOAL! GOAL, GOAL, GOAL! Matías Conti makes no mistake. 1-2.
21'Adrián Zaghi plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
23'The home side manage the ball with a bit of cheek, shifting the away side from side to side.
25'The defender turns up exactly where it's burning hot and clears the danger.
26'Julian Gareca takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
28'Effort from a teammate on the edge of the box; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
29'The home side make life hard for themselves with a sloppy pass down the left.
30'The defender commits a foul just as a teammate was starting to break clear.
31'The away side manage the ball with first-time touches, shifting the home side from side to side. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
33'A the opponent player is down after a heavy collision; play is stopped.
33'🟨 Fair booking: Pipa Almada was late and left a mark.
34'Sasha Retegui hits it from distance and the ball goes looking for the net. The fine details told.
36'The away side move it about sensibly, with Dylan Montañez as the side's compass.
38'A teammate darts in behind and the defence is left trailing in the slipstream. The fine details told.
39'The home side put the game to sleep around the D, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
41'The home side prepare a training-ground routine from the corner.
42'A teammate chases down the keeper, the crowd get right behind it and the home side are rushed.
43'The away side have the ball, but the home side close the spaces as best they can.
46'With plenty to put right, a tight first half; nobody gave anything away and the game is still wide open.
47'Martín Lombardi accelerates through the middle and the counter starts to take shape.
50'The opponent get compact, check the clock and are happy to suffer in an organised way.
51'Facundo Foyth takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
52'Facundo Foyth threads it through where not even air could get in; clear chance for the home side.
53'Effort from a teammate in behind the centre-back; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
55'The ball moves safely between the the away side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
56'Matías Conti accelerates hugging the touchline and the counter starts to take shape.
57'The ball is doing the rounds: the home side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
59'Tactical foul from Chacho Sorbi; textbook stuff, although the referee is already keeping an eye on that one.
59'🟥 🟥 STRAIGHT RED! Chacho Sorbi is sent off for a reckless challenge. His side are down to ten.
60'It's getting scrappy in midfield, with heavy challenges and few concessions.
62'The away side win it back near the opposition box; a clear sign of the high press.
63'Sasha Retegui plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
65'The team need to settle down; they're playing more with nerves than ideas. Nothing is settled yet.
66'Diogo Romero takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
67'🎯 Gastón Bandini runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
67'...hits it with his left foot...
67'It fell perfectly for Gastón Bandini, who hit it with heart and boot. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
71'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
73'The opponent get compact, check the clock and are happy to suffer in an organised way.
75'The away side stretch the pitch and make the home side chase shadows.
76'Deft touch from Adrián Zaghi: the defence appealed for offside, but play goes on. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
77'The effort from Dylan Montañez goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate. The team are in a much better position after that.
78'The home side put the game to sleep between the lines, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
79'Martín Lombardi thinks a step ahead and finds Mirko Terzi in the hot zone.
80'⚡ Tato Quiroga plays it short to Pipa Almada...
80'...Pipa Almada returns it first time...
80'...Tato Quiroga completes the one-two and he's clean through...
80'...Pipa Almada shoots...
80'⚽ ⚽ WHAT A GOAAAL! Pipa Almada roars with delight, right in the top bins. 2-2.
83'The tempo rises and falls, but the tension never goes away.
84'Dylan Montañez darts in behind and Tincho Biagini plays the striker in with a superb ball. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
85'⚡ Diogo Romero plays it short to Julian Gareca...
85'...Julian Gareca returns it first time...
85'...Diogo Romero completes the one-two and he's clean through...
85'...Julian Gareca shoots...
85'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOOOAL! Julian Gareca pokes it into the net, skimming across the turf. 2-3.
86'Dylan Montañez reads the intention and cuts out a move that could have hurt.
89'The away side move it about sensibly, with Dylan Montañez as the side's compass.
90'Amid applause and shared frustration, it's over: the result is written, but the analysis is only just beginning.
About the clubs
Atlético Golondrinas FC ("Golondrina"), founded in 1947, from the Ciudadela neighbourhood, with 4,030 fans. Home ground: Estadio Jesús Gomez.
AC Balvanera, with 1,590 fans. Home ground: Estadio Balvanera.
Coming up
Next match for Atlético Golondrinas FC: vs AC Balvanera — Friday 30 October at 09:00 GMT
Next match for AC Balvanera: vs Atlético Golondrinas FC — Friday 30 October at 09:00 GMT
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