C. and Barrio Retiro picked up a hard-fought win against General Güemes de Balvanera on matchday 6 of Primera L, with a 2-1 scoreline that reflected the tactical balance of both squads. The home side made the most of home advantage with greater cutting edge in the box, while the visitors had their moments but could not turn their chances into a positive result. It was a match in which each side’s 4-4-2 worked like a mirror: few spaces, quick transitions and finishes that ended up making the difference.
Maicol Belaustegui was the visitor’s bogeyman. The 24-year-old playmaker, with a rating of 8.4, scored twice and carried the home side’s attacking burden. Belaustegui has that ability to appear at the right moment, one of those midfielders who give no warning but are there. For Retiro, Galo Hidalgo on the right did a fine job in his area, while Joel Arichabaleta on the left was a creator without shining excessively. At the back, Tomás Mancini picked up a yellow card but kept the line together with good judgement. General Güemes had Gabriel Berman to thank for their goal, with a strike that came in the second half thanks to Lucas Yáñez’s assist. The Mendoza midfielder was booked too, but put in a solid performance in possession.
The result is fair, all things considered. Retiro took their chances better, kept their defensive composure when needed and saw it out. General Güemes had football, had opportunities, even created clear-cut chances, but lacked that dose of cynicism Argentine football demands in the final third. For Retiro, three valuable points that breathe life into the campaign. For Güemes, a lingering debt: they were better in patches, but football does not always reward the prettiest side.
C.A Jcp came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 4 matches.
General Güemes de Balvanera came in with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
In the last meeting between C.A Jcp and General Güemes de Balvanera: 0 wins for C.A Jcp, 0 draws and 1 for General Güemes de Balvanera.
C.A Jcp (4-4-2): Diego Verde, Tito De Luca, Tomás Mancini, Osvaldo Galindo, Jeremías Bruschi, Joel Arichabaleta, Maicol Belaustegui, Joaco Montenegro, Galo Hidalgo, Benicio Romiti, Kiki Wieczorek.
General Güemes de Balvanera (4-4-2): Valentín Zerbi, Román Mejia, Leandro Vidale, Walter Escobar, Xavier Saade, Lucas Yáñez, Octavio Klein, Tomás Frutos, Camilo Arechaga, Máximo Rastelli, Gabriel Berman.
In Primera L - GBA Oeste, C.A Jcp are in position 16 with 25 points; General Güemes de Balvanera are in position 11 with 39 points. See the full table
C.A Jcp ("Los vagos"), with 1,445 fans. Home ground: La estacion.
General Güemes de Balvanera, with 1,666 fans. Home ground: Estadio General Güemes de Balvanera.
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