FRIENDLY
C.A.Tigre
0 - 3
Mar de Cobo FC
Played on Saturday 24 October at 01:45 BST at Estadio Jose Dellagiovanna
⚽ 50' Bauti Bianchi
⚽ 67' Pablo Bruno
⚽ 89' Jesús Bonacina
🟨 84' Jesús Bonacina
Possession: 45% - 55%
473 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $705,563
473 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $705,563
Match report
Mar de Cobo FC won the match 3-0 away to C.A.Tigre in the League. Goals for Mar de Cobo FC: Bruno, Bianchi, Bonacina. The standout was Pablo Bruno (7.9).
Form guide
C.A.TigreLLWWL
C.A.Tigre came in with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Mar de Cobo FCWDWLD
Mar de Cobo FC came in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last 3 meetings between C.A.Tigre and Mar de Cobo FC: 1 win for C.A.Tigre, 0 draws and 2 for Mar de Cobo FC.
Line-ups
C.A.Tigre (3-4-3): Álvaro Aloma, Fernando Cazón, Álvaro Arrarte, Giuliano Novak, Gianni Pizzi, Elías Zeni, Toto Villa, Ethan Varese, Horacio Bertoldi, Alfredo Rossini, Lisandro Scopelliti.
Mar de Cobo FC (5-3-2): Ignacio Tricarico, Jesús Bonacina, Lucca Mata, Zaid Aguirre, Tiago Pavón, Francisco Greco, Bauti Bianchi, Tano Peralta, Pablo Bruno, Christian Cantero, Bastian Aramendia.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'With both benches watching closely, we're up and running, and it already has that big Saturday, full-house feel to it.
2'The away side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the home side from side to side.
3'Inswinging corner from the away side; the keeper comes and punches, and the danger is gone. The small details could decide this.
4'A teammate chases down the keeper, the crowd get right behind it and the away side are rushed.
5'The home side put the game to sleep out wide, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
6'The home side manage the ball straight out of the textbook, shifting the away side from side to side.
7'Corner to the home side; the big men go up and the box starts to boil.
8'🎯 Giuliano Novak runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
8'...hits it with his left foot...
8'Giuliano Novak strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air.
9'The away side put the game to sleep right in front of the dugouts, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
10'The away side manage the ball with no messing about, shifting the home side from side to side.
11'A teammate is face to face with goal and finishes quickly before the gap closes. It's being played with gritted teeth.
14'The defender reads the pass and makes a crucial interception.
15'Christian Cantero takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
17'Christian Cantero strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air. You can see the work done on the training ground this week.
18'The away side can't get near the ball; the home side keep it from them patiently.
19'Jesús Bonacina cuts the passing lane and starves the the home side attack of oxygen.
22'Alfredo Rossini jumps out to press and squeezes the pitch as if by remote control.
23'Toto Villa slows things down, puts a foot on the ball and waits for a path to open.
24'Interception by the away side down the left; good pressure and even better reading of the game. Nobody wants to give anything away.
25'The away side make life hard for themselves with a sloppy pass right in front of the dugouts.
27'Possession belongs to the home side, although for now there's no real bite around the box. The home side are in a much better position after that.
28'A teammate harries the build-up, forces the long ball and gets everyone off their seats.
30'Bastian Aramendia threads it through where not even air could get in; clear chance for the away side.
32'The the home side defence is split open by a poor decision.
33'Horacio Bertoldi protests, but the foul was pretty clear.
35'The away side put the game to sleep on the edge of the box, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
37'The away side put the game to sleep through the middle, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
38'The player goes over to the corner flag, places the ball and watches the movement in the box.
43'The away side stretch the pitch and make the home side chase shadows.
44'The ball is doing the rounds: the away side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
45'🎯 Christian Cantero carries the ball forward...
45'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
45'Christian Cantero strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
46'Half-time here; the scoreline doesn't tell the whole story.
47'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box.
48'The player floats the corner beyond everyone and the defender arrives at the back post. The second half promises a different story.
49'A set piece could unlock this one: corner to the away side. There's still a game on here.
50'⚡ Bauti Bianchi wins the ball in midfield...
50'...sets off and leaves an opponent in his wake...
50'...steadies himself at the edge of the box...
50'...hits it with everything he has...
50'⚽ ⚽ SHOUT IT OUT! GOOOOAL! Bauti Bianchi makes no mistake, skimming across the turf. 0-1.
52'Tano Peralta reads the intention and cuts out a move that could have hurt. Adjustments are on the way.
53'The crowd drive them on and the team respond with more intensity. The half-time team talk could tip the balance.
55'The away side make life hard for themselves with a sloppy pass down the right. The dressing room will have the final say.
58'The defender commits a foul just as a teammate was starting to break clear.
65'The home side can't get near the ball; the away side keep it from them patiently. That move gives us plenty to talk about.
66'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box.
67'⚡ Pablo Bruno wins the ball in midfield...
67'...sets off and leaves an opponent in his wake...
67'...steadies himself at the edge of the box...
67'...hits it with everything he has...
67'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOAL! GOAL, GOAL, GOAL! Pablo Bruno wheels away in celebration, tight to the right-hand post. 0-2.
68'Possession belongs to the home side, although for now there's no real bite around the box. There's noise all around the ground.
69'Dangerous corner, plenty of shirt-pulling and the referee calls for calm.
70'A teammate is face to face with goal and finishes quickly before the gap closes.
72'The team are growing into it on the ball and starting to tilt the pitch.
77'The team need to settle down; they're playing more with nerves than ideas.
79'The home side were trying to thread it through, but Jesús Bonacina closed the door. Time to look forward now.
80'Risky pass back; the keeper has a fire to put out.
84'Tempers flaring a little: a heavy foul and several players come over to argue.
84'🟨 The referee shows a yellow and the team now have to tread carefully in that area. The margin for error is tiny.
85'Giuliano Novak unleashes a left-footer; the keeper flies across and can only watch it go by.
89'⚡ Jesús Bonacina wins the ball in midfield...
89'...sets off and leaves an opponent in his wake...
89'...steadies himself at the edge of the box...
89'...hits it with everything he has...
89'⚽ ⚽ THE PLACE ERUPTS! GOOOOAL! Jesús Bonacina roars with delight. 0-3.
90'Amid applause and shared frustration, the end of a story of nerves, fine details and plenty of physical football.
About the clubs
C.A.Tigre ("El Matador de Victoria"), with 2,720 fans. Home ground: Estadio Jose Dellagiovanna.
Mar de Cobo FC ("Los Piratas de la Costa"), with 1,858 fans. Home ground: Monumental de Cobo.
Coming up
Next match for C.A.Tigre: vs su proximo rival — Friday 30 October at 15:30 GMT
Next match for Mar de Cobo FC: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
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