YOUTH TOURNAMENT
Nottingham Miedo
2 - 1
FC Escalada
Played on Saturday 24 October at 14:30 BST at SS Stadium
⚽ 25' Julián Azkue
⚽ 80' David Melo
⚽ 4' Gianni Caponi
Possession: 43% - 57%
Match report
Nottingham Miedo beat FC Escalada 2-1 in the league.
Form guide
Nottingham MiedoDWDDL
Nottingham Miedo came in with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
FC EscaladaLLLWW
FC Escalada came in with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Nottingham Miedo and FC Escalada: 1 win for Nottingham Miedo, 0 draws and 0 for FC Escalada.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'On an afternoon of huge anticipation, the ball is in play; the team look for that first safe pass in behind the holding midfielder. That move gives us plenty to talk about.
2'Ian Romagnoli goes in hard in behind the holding midfielder and the referee gives the foul. There'll be plenty to analyse.
3'The away side put the game to sleep in behind the centre-back, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
4'⚡ The opposition make a mess of playing out from the back...
4'...Gianni Caponi pounces on the gift...
4'...and he's one-on-one with the keeper...
4'...places it at the far post...
4'⚽ ⚽ GOAL, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! GOOOAL! Gianni Caponi puts it away. 0-1.
11'Ian Romagnoli fires it across goal; the ball goes out kissing the post.
12'The away side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the home side from side to side.
15'Alfredo Triboldi fires it across goal; the ball goes out kissing the post. The team are in a much better position after that.
22'Ian Romagnoli takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
23'The home side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the away side from side to side. The story is only just beginning.
24'Inswinging corner from the home side; the keeper comes and punches, and the danger is gone.
25'⚡ Dangerous free kick, Valentín Peña stands over the ball...
25'...the wall lines up, Valentín Peña eyes up the goal...
25'...he floats it into the box, everyone goes up...
25'...Julián Azkue appears between the centre-backs...
25'⚽ ⚽ HE'S BURIED IT! GOOOOAL! Julián Azkue pokes it into the net. 1-1.
29'Ian Romagnoli takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
30'🎯 Wilfredo Tagliani runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
30'...hits it with his left foot...
30'Effort from a teammate in the danger zone; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
31'The away side move it about sensibly, with Alfredo Triboldi as the side's compass.
32'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box. There's noise all around the ground.
34'The ball moves safely between the the home side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
35'The defender turns up exactly where it's burning hot and clears the danger. The small details could decide this.
36'The away side stretch the pitch and make the home side chase shadows. The weather is playing its part.
38'The defender sticks out a lifesaving leg and stops a teammate going one-on-one.
39'The ball moves safely between the the home side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
40'Interception by the away side out wide; good pressure and even better reading of the game.
44'The away side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the home side from side to side. Nobody wants to give anything away.
46'With plenty to put right, half-time: the manager will need to press a few buttons to change the course of this one. The team are in a much better position after that.
47'Gonzalo Rainoldi darts in behind and Tomás Zappi plays the striker in with a superb ball. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
48'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
49'It's getting scrappy in midfield, with heavy challenges and few concessions. There's a lot riding on this.
54'The away side stretch the pitch and make the home side chase shadows. It's being played with gritted teeth.
56'The home side make life hard for themselves with a sloppy pass between the lines.
59'Deft touch from Maxwell Garay: the defence appealed for offside, but play goes on.
60'The away side pile bodies into the box; this smells dangerous. The away side are in a much better position after that.
61'Gianluca Bernardini jumps out to press and squeezes the pitch as if by remote control.
64'The team end the move with an effort that demands attention. Nobody wants to give anything away.
65'Gianni Caponi takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
67'Dangerous corner, plenty of shirt-pulling and the referee calls for calm.
70'Nene Arrillaga thinks a step ahead and finds David Melo in the hot zone. Nobody wants to give anything away.
74'The player goes over to the corner flag, places the ball and watches the movement in the box.
76'The team need to settle down; they're playing more with nerves than ideas.
78'The away side can't get near the ball; the home side keep it from them patiently. The half-time team talk could tip the balance.
79'The home side manage the ball with a bit of cheek, shifting the away side from side to side.
80'⚡ The opposition make a mess of playing out from the back...
80'...David Melo pounces on the gift...
80'...and he's one-on-one with the keeper...
80'...places it at the far post...
80'⚽ ⚽ IT'S IN! GOOOOOAL! David Melo roars with delight, tight to the right-hand post. 2-1.
81'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box.
82'The effort from Yago Tricarico goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
83'The home side manage the ball with a bit of cheek, shifting the away side from side to side. The managers are already taking notes.
84'Gianluca Bernardini slips a delicious through ball to Nene Arrillaga, who is perfectly set.
85'🎯 Gonzalo Rainoldi runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
85'...hits it with his left foot...
85'It fell perfectly for Gonzalo Rainoldi, who hit it with heart and boot. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
88'The away side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the home side from side to side.
90'With the last ball kicked, it's over: the result is written, but the analysis is only just beginning. It's being played with gritted teeth.
About the clubs
Nottingham Miedo, founded in 1947, from the San Martin neighbourhood, with 683 fans. Home ground: SS Stadium.
FC Escalada, founded in 1947, from the Lomas de Zamora neighbourhood, with 1,023 fans. Home ground: Estadio Ferry.
Coming up
Next match for Nottingham Miedo: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:15 GMT
Next match for FC Escalada: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:45 GMT
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