In a match where both sides were looking to take all three points but neither found their attacking compass, Argentinos de Chacarita and Círculo San Telmo shared the spoils on matchday 5 of Primera L in GBA Sur. The 0-0 was the result of two balanced 4-4-2 line-ups that showed each other too much respect, with no major risks or chances to justify a different outcome. On Chacarita's pitch, the match unfolded at the slow pace of a side playing with fear of losing rather than ambition to win.
Joaco Tassinari, the 23-year-old left-back with a rating of 7.2, was the one who caused the most concern down the Chacarita flank, although his efforts did not carry through into the away box. For their part, Aaron Beristain on the San Telmo side showed defensive solidity from the age of 19, making his presence felt without allowing dangerous runs beyond him. In midfield, Cesar Molina, the 18-year-old youngster from Comodoro Rivadavia who has only just spent time within the professional set-up, carried out his holding role without standing out or wavering. Kevin Iriarte, the Corrientes-born centre-back, 27, with experience at San Telmo, was in charge of putting a stop to any intention in the away box. Gregorio Zunino, the 23-year-old Brazilian who arrived at Argentinos almost with no promises years ago, dealt with things well on the right but without creating clear attacking openings.
The goalless draw leaves both sides with a bitter taste. For Argentinos, playing at home without breaking the deadlock is a misstep that complicates their aim of climbing the table. San Telmo, meanwhile, salvages a point that allows them to keep adding to their tally, though they too leave with the feeling of having dropped two on the pitch.
Argentinos de Chacarita came in with 1 win, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 2 matches.
Círculo San Telmo came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 2 matches.
In the last 2 meetings between Argentinos de Chacarita and Círculo San Telmo: 1 win for Argentinos de Chacarita, 1 draw and 0 for Círculo San Telmo.
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Argentinos de Chacarita (4-4-2): Uriel Tellini, Joaco Tassinari, Xavier Visini, Leonardo Fernández, Gregorio Zunino, Camilo Zaffari, Diego Silvera, Rubén Ruiz, Cesar Molina, Osvaldo Aizpurua, Lautaro Bottura.
Círculo San Telmo (4-4-2): Yoel Bossi, Pancho Gordon, Ismael Sgarbi, Kevin Iriarte, Yago Stankovic, Aaron Beristain, José Romiti, Hernán Basili, Stefano Velázquez, Augusto Zimmermann, Rocco Pizarro.
In Primera L - GBA Sur, Argentinos de Chacarita are in position 14 with 33 points; Círculo San Telmo are in position 11 with 38 points. See the full table
Argentinos de Chacarita, with 1,681 fans. Home ground: Estadio Argentinos de Chacarita.
Círculo San Telmo, with 1,611 fans. Home ground: Estadio Círculo San Telmo.
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