Patriotas Pompeya
0 - 1
Federación Mataderos
1,494 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,836,000
Match report
Federación Mataderos came away with one of those hard-earned wins that carry real weight: difficult, but justified on the pitch. At Patriotas Pompeya’s stadium, on matchday 9 of Primera I GBA Norte, the visitors won 1-0 in a match where both teams stuck to their plans without taking too many risks. Two balanced 4-4-2 formations, two mindsets looking for order rather than speculation, and in the end a minimal margin that could have gone the other way, but which Federación Mataderos knew how to exploit when the chance came.
Patriotas had Saúl Tassone in goal, still going strong despite being 33, reliable in what was asked of him, although he had little to do. Nene Caparros, another 33-year-old veteran, brought experience to the back four alongside Marcelo Álvarez, a young 23-year-old full-back who tried to create danger down the right without much success. But Federación Mataderos produced the players who made the difference. Chino Villa, a centre-back of just 19 with a 7.7 rating, was a defensive wall. Francisco Juárez, an 18-year-old midfielder, distributed the ball sensibly from the middle of the pitch. And Walter Bernardini, a 23-year-old full-back, was solid in the tackle when it was time to sit deep. Joaco Peralta, a 32-year-old Brazilian forward with a 7.6 rating, was the one who finished the move at exactly the right moment. Lucio Rebollo, the 21-year-old home forward, hovered around the box without managing to convert.
It was a tight match, with neither side given generous amounts of space. Federación Mataderos managed the game with greater composure and took their chance when it arrived. Patriotas will not be happy with the result, but they cannot say it was unjust either. The difference came down to details: concentration, precision at key moments, and perhaps that touch of experience Federación brought onto the pitch. For the visitors, three points that will strengthen their position in the group. For the hosts, a nagging disappointment that will linger.
Form guide
Patriotas Pompeya came in with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Federación Mataderos came in with 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Patriotas Pompeya and Federación Mataderos: 1 win for Patriotas Pompeya, 0 draws and 1 for Federación Mataderos.
Full Patriotas Pompeya vs Federación Mataderos head-to-head →
Line-ups
Patriotas Pompeya (4-4-2): Saúl Tassone, Silvio Marchetti, Gabriel Filippa, Nene Caparros, Marcelo Álvarez, Bauti Schiavi, Geremías Fernández, Gael Bertola, Nahuel Peñalva, Ciro Bettega, Gino Sánchez.
Federación Mataderos (4-4-2): Vito Visini, David Baragiola, Emanuel Karam, Chino Villa, Walter Bernardini, Marcos Spada, Francisco Juárez, Máximo Medero, Marcos Barrenechea, Joaco Peralta, Lucio Rebollo.
Where they stand
In Primera I - GBA Norte, Patriotas Pompeya are in position 5 with 43 points; Federación Mataderos are in position 9 with 40 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 9
About the clubs
Patriotas Pompeya, with 1,637 fans. Home ground: Estadio Patriotas Pompeya.
Federación Mataderos, with 1,575 fans. Home ground: Estadio Federación Mataderos.
Coming up
Next match for Patriotas Pompeya: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 00:15 GMT
Next match for Federación Mataderos: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
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