La cuarta0 - 1N. Estrella Floresta

Argentinos de Barracas could not break down Nueva Estrella Floresta’s defensive solidity and lost 1-0 in a match where chances were scarce and the game remained scrappy for all ninety minutes. The home side tried to impose their 4-4-2 structure from the outset, but found themselves up against an away team that also opted for the same formation and a balanced mentality that left no spaces. Koch and Viva marshalled Barracas’ central defence with the expected composure, although they were not overly tested in the early stages. Benicio Krüger, the 32-year-old full-back hardened by years of football in the lower leagues, fulfilled his defensive duties, although he picked up a booking that forced him to temper his movements in the second half.

Nueva Estrella Floresta were not superior in open play, but possessed the tactical conviction needed to neutralise the home side’s attacking attempts. Joaquín Sperandio, the 32-year-old Paraguayan whose record reflects years of calm experience, was key on the left in cutting out attempts down that flank. Loly Olmedo, the 24-year-old centre-back who will develop considerably over the course of his career, remained alert in his defensive duties. The game was largely predictable, with both teams more concerned with protecting themselves than trying to penetrate. Tito Zindato, the Uruguayan midfielder who was his team’s best player with a rating of 7.5, tried to inject dynamism from midfield but was also limited in expressing his talent by the tight marking imposed on him by Barracas.

The goal for Nueva Estrella Floresta came when Barracas were more intent on finding the breakthrough. Oliverio Romano, the 26-year-old left-back, scored the goal that decided the match. Romano, born in Comodoro Rivadavia to a family of mechanics, found the net in a match where Nueva Estrella Floresta made the most of their only clear opening. There were no excessive celebrations or drama: it was a goal that arrived when Barracas were more exposed in search of an equaliser.

In the second half, Argentinos tried to react but found a well-organised visiting defence. Cataldo Rosati, the 29-year-old winger who would grow into the game as the minutes passed, was important in protecting the lead with his defensive work. Tito Zindato also received a yellow card in a rugged challenge. Barracas could not convert their late approaches, and Nueva Estrella Floresta took all three points on their trip to the western part of the city with the pragmatism that characterises Argentine football.

In the last 2 meetings between La cuarta and N. Estrella Floresta: 0 wins for La cuarta, 2 draws and 0 for N. Estrella Floresta.

• La cuarta 0-0 N. Estrella Floresta
• N. Estrella Floresta 0-0 La cuarta

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La cuarta (4-4-2): Pancho Arazandi, Lalo Bastianelli, Cristian Koch, Miguel Viva, Faustino Chaile, Federico Reyes, Dylan Ruffini, Felipe Caparros, Benicio Krüger, Octavio Ponce, Pocho Beitia.

N. Estrella Floresta (4-4-2): Nahue Burrini, Joaquín Sperandio, Loly Olmedo, Cayetano Anitua, Camilo Tassone, Oliverio Romano, Santino Palomeque, Silvio Lagos, Cataldo Rosati, Samuel Pawlak, Tito Zindato.

In Primera I - GBA Oeste, La cuarta are in position 6 with 44 points; N. Estrella Floresta are in position 4 with 46 points. See the full table

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