Racing Patas
3 - 0
Tottenfan
Match report
Racing Patas left no doubts on the opening matchday of the Primera G de CABA. The home side steamrollered Tottenfan with a 3-0 win that reflected a clear gap between the two squads. The home 4-4-2 formation worked with balance, while the visitors found no answers to a system that outplayed them from the off. Indio Benassi scored one of the goals and was the main man behind Racing's attacking link-up. At 26, the striker keeps up that constant urgency that defines him, that ability to be in the right place when the ball arrives. His movement without the ball created space that Tottenfan could not contain defensively.
The match was decided by the home side's defensive solidity. Horacio Marchetti, a 35-year-old right-back with all the experience of a long career, was a wall on his flank and barely had any trouble over the ninety minutes, although he was booked. Julián Lucero in goal barely had any work to do, which says a lot about how controlled the contest was tactically. For Tottenfan, Facundo Aramburu as a right-sided midfielder failed to create constant danger, while Lolo Bagnasco, a veteran of 34, did not find enough company to turn his efforts into clear chances. Lucas Benevento in midfield tried to organise the visitors' play but ended up caught between the home pressure and the lack of attacking support.
Alan Rivero and Alan Rivero up front completed an attack that worked with ease against the visitors' disorganised marking. Racing took advantage from the outset of Tottenfan arriving out of sync, and the home side carried out with precision what the manager asked for. A commanding debut that leaves the team in the table with three points won without argument.
Head-to-head
In the last 4 meetings between Racing Patas and Tottenfan: 1 win for Racing Patas, 1 draw and 2 for Tottenfan.
Line-ups
Racing Patas (4-4-2): Julián Lucero, Beto Stancanelli, Elián Pavón, Bauti Bárcena, Horacio Marchetti, Osvaldo Ledesma, Thiago Baldo, Silvio Gareca, Sebastián Rebollo, Indio Benassi, Alan Rivero.
Tottenfan (4-4-2): Adrián Bruschi, Norberto Castro, Enzo Marichal, Oscar Calegari, Sergio Ferreyra, Manuel Stankovic, Lucas Benevento, Matías Schwarz, Facundo Aramburu, Lolo Bagnasco, Juan Bonifazi.
Where they stand
In Primera G - CABA, Racing Patas are in position 10 with 36 points; Tottenfan are in position 11 with 35 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 1
About the clubs
Racing Patas, founded in 1923, from the Villa Crespo neighbourhood, with 870 fans. Home ground: Estadio Racing Patas.
Tottenfan, founded in 1923, from the Villa Crespo neighbourhood, with 555 fans. Home ground: Estadio Tottenfan.
Coming up
Next match for Racing Patas: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:15 GMT
Next match for Tottenfan: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
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