Liniers0 - 1Pibes Montserrat

Pibes Montserrat earned a well-deserved victory at Liniers on matchday four of Primera I de GBA Norte, thanks to a goal from Misael Altolaguirre. The 1-0 was the reflection of a tight game in which both sides opted for similar approaches, two 4-4-2 shapes with balanced mentality that produced a match with few thrills but constant tension. The visitors were more clinical at the key moments, something that in Argentine league football is often decisive.

Liniers played with intent but without the necessary precision to break down a defence that managed to stay compact for the full ninety minutes. Nicolás Retegui, the 18-year-old centre-back, put in a solid shift in the home back line, dependable in his duties though with the limitations that come with his age. Marcelo Arrieta in goal did not have any major saves to make, but nor could he prevent the goal scored by his opponents. The truth is that Liniers lacked the attacking spark needed to crack this sort of lock. Tiziano Marichal, a central midfielder of just 22 years old, tried to organise play in the middle but the ideas ran out quickly.

On Pibes Montserrat's side, experience made the difference. Lisandro Arrarte, a 32-year-old centre-back with a 7.7 rating, was the backbone of a defence that was hardly troubled. Julián Sotelo, a 22-year-old striker with the same score as Arrarte, was a nuisance for the home defenders throughout the game. Altolaguirre's goal, the midfielder from Resistencia, came in a spell when the away side had started to find space in transition. Genaro Giménez contributed with an assist from right-back, showing that the away side knew how to make the most of their chances. A victory that allows Pibes Montserrat to climb the table with purpose.

In the last meeting between Liniers and Pibes Montserrat: 0 wins for Liniers, 0 draws and 1 for Pibes Montserrat.

• Pibes Montserrat 3-2 Liniers

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Liniers (4-4-2): Marcelo Arrieta, Maxwell Bellini, Nicolás Retegui, Sebastian Loredo, Adolfo Serpa, Adrián Arechabaleta, Tiziano Marichal, Vicente Falcón, Enzo Saborido, Nazareno Wozniak, Cacho Pedraza.

Pibes Montserrat (4-4-2): Mati Sgarbi, Alan Tosti, Zacarías Rizzo, Lisandro Arrarte, Genaro Giménez, Misael Altolaguirre, Enrique Karam, Silvio Sacchi, Ricardo Guzmán, Genaro Arbieto, Julián Sotelo.

In Primera I - GBA Norte, Liniers are in position 4 with 43 points; Pibes Montserrat are in position 16 with 30 points. See the full table

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Liniers, with 1,595 fans. Home ground: Estadio Liniers.

Pibes Montserrat, with 1,329 fans. Home ground: Estadio Pibes Montserrat.

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