Futbol Club Warnes
2 - 0
Atlético 9 de Julio
Match report
Defensores de Zárate sealed an afternoon of control at the home stadium against Atlético 9 de Julio, winning comfortably in a match on matchday two of Primera G in GBA Oeste. The home side managed the tempo with balance, deploying a back four that stood firm throughout the ninety minutes. Wilfredo Sandoval was decisive at left-back, both in defence and going forward: he scored a goal and provided an assist that reflected his ability to link play. At thirty-four years of age, Javier Novak carried out his role at full-back without a hitch, containing without fuss. In midfield, Ronaldo Murat orchestrated from the attacking midfield role, making the most of his versatility to connect the lines. Nahue Valentini, at just twenty-two, complemented things from central defence and also got himself among the scorers on the day.
The home defence looked solid. Agus Arbide, with thirty-three years of experience, led the central line with authority, although he was booked for a foul. That level of maturity was crucial in preventing Atlético 9 de Julio from finding dangerous pockets of space. The visitors tried but never really managed to threaten. Miguel Wieczorek, their best attacking engine in attacking midfield, did not find the depth he was looking for. Augusto Rincón in 9 de Julio's back line tried to hold firm, but his rating of 6.6 was reflected in a performance that was uneventful but offered no effective answers. Cesar Boem in the visitors' goal scarcely had any meaningful interventions, which speaks to the control Defensores exerted from the off.
With two goals scored and none conceded, Defensores de Zárate confirmed their status as home favourites in a fixture where the technical and emotional difference was plain to see. Atlético 9 de Julio came away beaten, but without their defence being torn apart; simply, they had no real attacking threat.
Form guide
Futbol Club Warnes came in with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 1 matches.
Atlético 9 de Julio came in with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 1 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Futbol Club Warnes and Atlético 9 de Julio: 1 win for Futbol Club Warnes, 0 draws and 1 for Atlético 9 de Julio.
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Line-ups
Futbol Club Warnes (4-4-2): Uriel Mira, Javier Novak, Jorge Cordero, Agus Arbide, Theo Tannous, Wilfredo Sandoval, Nahue Valentini, Liam Baldo, Facundo Beneduci, Gastón Pawlak, Ronaldo Murat.
Atlético 9 de Julio (4-4-2): Cesar Boem, Brian Pérez, Augusto Rincón, Rodolfo Azqueta, Bauti Pavón, Edgardo Dabrowski, Mauricio Baldelli, Alfredo Romero, Cesar Castellano, Ramon Ballarini, Miguel Wieczorek.
Where they stand
In Primera G - GBA Oeste, Futbol Club Warnes are in position 2 with 56 points; Atlético 9 de Julio are in position 8 with 40 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 2
About the clubs
Futbol Club Warnes, founded in 1923, from the Zárate neighbourhood, with 4,650 fans. Home ground: Estadio "Warnes Company" 1992.
Atlético 9 de Julio, founded in 1947, from the Ciudadela neighbourhood, with 558 fans. Home ground: Estadio Atlético 9 de Julio.
Coming up
Next match for Futbol Club Warnes: vs su proximo rival — Friday 30 October at 15:00 GMT
Next match for Atlético 9 de Julio: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:00 GMT
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