General Alvear de Once1 - 1Patriotas Núñez

General Alvear de Once and Patriotas Núñez shared the points on a night at Once, in a match where both sides showed a balanced performance but without the precision needed to take the win. With identical 4-4-2 line-ups and similar mindsets, the fixture corresponding to matchday 19 of Primera L de CABA ebbed and flowed, with neither side managing to assert themselves decisively. The 1-1 draw fairly well reflected what happened on the pitch: two teams that cancelled each other out in part, who had their moments but could not make the most of them with the clarity football demands.

Left-back Alexis Aizaga was one of the main talking points for the home defence; at 31 he remains a valuable option for General Alvear down the left flank, though not without cost: he picked up a yellow card during the match. José Riquelme, a 29-year-old midfielder with a solid 7.2 rating, carried out a balanced role on the left side, although the match demanded more defensive than attacking work from him. For Patriotas Núñez, Adrián Gutiérrez got involved and provided an assist in the attacking play; the 27-year-old forward had his moments, though he also received a booking over the course of the match.

Chacho Bianchi, the San Juan-born attacking midfielder of just 17 years old who plays for General Alvear, was a key figure after scoring one of the goals. The youngster, rated 7.2, showed enterprise in the attacking area and found the way to goal, displaying the qualities for which his club trusts him in the present and the future. At the other end, Damian Neumann, the veteran 34-year-old striker with experience and a 7.2 rating, was the one who levelled things up for Patriotas. The Mendoza-born forward had the responsibility of leading the line and delivered, scoring the goal that meant his side did not leave Once empty-handed.

In goal, Mauricio Cacciatore had to stay alert on several occasions. Patriotas Núñez's goalkeeper, aged 24 and rated 7.2, was booked during the match but generally put in a correct shift. General Alvear failed to break that defensive balance, and although they had their arguments, they were not effective enough to claim the win at home.

The result was fair. Neither side deserved to lose, although neither did both get what at one stage seemed possible. It was a typical Primera L match for the middle of the season, where teams are still fighting for position but fatigue and competition keep everything close. General Alvear add to their tally at home but will wish they had turned that home advantage into three points. Patriotas Núñez take a valuable point away from home, though they know that against these sides they need to go for more.

In the last meeting between General Alvear de Once and Patriotas Núñez: 0 wins for General Alvear de Once, 1 draw and 0 for Patriotas Núñez.

• Patriotas Núñez 0-0 General Alvear de Once

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General Alvear de Once (4-4-2): Kevin Sassi, Alexis Aizaga, Antonio Zumpano, Emanuel Molina, Claudio Gallardo, José Riquelme, Chacho Bianchi, Coco Granado, Salvador Altuna, Mauricio Rotondo, José Couto.

Patriotas Núñez (4-4-2): Mauricio Cacciatore, León Berasategui, Ciro Arcuri, Xavier Boccaccio, Matías Borda, Leandro Zambrano, Lionel Berazadi, Cris Bonechi, Joaco Vicente, Damian Neumann, Adrián Gutiérrez.

In Primera L - CABA, General Alvear de Once are in position 10 with 39 points; Patriotas Núñez are in position 4 with 44 points. See the full table

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General Alvear de Once, with 1,725 fans. Home ground: Estadio General Alvear de Once.

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