YOUTH TOURNAMENT
Sportivo Brandsen Norte
2 - 2
Casa Croata de Luján
Played on Saturday 24 October at 14:30 BST at Estadio Brandsen
⚽ 12' Tiziano Peñaloza
⚽ 37' Cataldo Toscano
⚽ 3' Damian Valencia
⚽ 26' Damian Valencia
🟨 51' Tiziano Peñaloza
Possession: 41% - 59%
Match report
Sportivo Brandsen Norte and Casa Croata de Luján drew 2-2 in the league.
Form guide
Sportivo Brandsen NorteWDLLD
Sportivo Brandsen Norte came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Casa Croata de LujánWWWDD
Casa Croata de Luján came in with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Sportivo Brandsen Norte and Casa Croata de Luján: 0 wins for Sportivo Brandsen Norte, 1 draw and 0 for Casa Croata de Luján.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'With the stadium roaring, and we're off: the team come out with intent, the opponent sit deep and organised, and the story begins to unfold.
3'⚡ Adolfo Tognoni plays it short to Damian Valencia...
3'...Damian Valencia returns it first time...
3'...Adolfo Tognoni completes the one-two and he's clean through...
3'...Damian Valencia shoots...
3'⚽ ⚽ IT'S IN! GOOOOOAL! Damian Valencia pokes it into the net, tight to the right-hand post. 0-1.
5'The away side stretch the pitch and make the home side chase shadows.
7'Pass between the lines from Gael Tavola; there was a tiny gap and the vision was there to spot it.
8'Foul by the team to stop a counter that looked dangerous.
9'🎯 Damian Valencia carries the ball forward...
9'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
9'Damian Valencia fires it across goal; the ball goes out kissing the post. Nobody wants to give anything away.
11'Oscar Sacchi threads it through where not even air could get in; clear chance for the home side.
12'⚡ Cataldo Toscano surges down the wing dangerously...
12'...Cataldo Toscano reaches the byline and shapes to cross...
12'...whips the cross into the box...
12'...Tiziano Peñaloza beats the defender in the air...
12'⚽ ⚽ SHOUT IT OUT! GOOOOAL! Tiziano Peñaloza puts it away. 1-1.
15'The home side break at full speed; the away side were left wide open like a barn door.
17'The away side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the home side from side to side.
20'Gianni Berriozabal plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too. The weather is playing its part.
24'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
26'...places it at the far post...
26'⚡ The opposition make a mess of playing out from the back...
26'...Damian Valencia pounces on the gift...
26'...and he's one-on-one with the keeper...
26'⚽ ⚽ WHAT A GOAAAL! Up pops Damian Valencia to score. 1-2.
28'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side. The next one could be decisive.
33'Tactical foul from Adolfo Tognoni; textbook stuff, although the referee is already keeping an eye on that one.
37'⚡ The opposition make a mess of playing out from the back...
37'...Cataldo Toscano pounces on the gift...
37'...and he's one-on-one with the keeper...
37'...places it at the far post...
37'⚽ ⚽ HE'S BURIED IT! GOOOOAL! Cataldo Toscano wheels away in celebration, skimming across the turf. 2-2.
40'The home side are camped in the opposition half and force them to kick it out.
43'Marcos Guillen accelerates down by the corner flag and the counter starts to take shape.
44'The away side manage the ball with real vision, shifting the home side from side to side.
46'Half-time: the manager will need to press a few buttons to change the course of this one. The fine details told.
48'A teammate chases down the keeper, the crowd get right behind it and the home side are rushed. The second half promises a different story.
49'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side.
50'Deft touch from Agustín Ruiz: the defence appealed for offside, but play goes on.
51'The defender uses a bit too much body and the referee isn't buying the innocent look. Nothing is settled yet.
51'🟨 Tiziano Peñaloza goes into the book; the next one could prove costly.
53'The home side have the ball, but the away side close the spaces as best they can. The home side are in a much better position after that.
54'The home side manage the ball with an extra gear, shifting the away side from side to side. You can feel the tension from early on.
58'Agustín Ruiz tries one from range, powerful, but lacking direction.
60'The home side have the ball, but the away side close the spaces as best they can.
62'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side.
66'🎯 Gael Tavola runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
66'...hits it with his left foot...
66'Gael Tavola fires it across goal; the ball goes out kissing the post.
67'Foul by the team to stop a counter that looked dangerous. Nobody wants to give anything away.
68'The home side put the game to sleep in the final third, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
71'Tactical foul from Rodrigo Arbieto; textbook stuff, although the referee is already keeping an eye on that one.
72'Damian Valencia plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
73'The away side put the game to sleep out wide, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
74'🎯 Adolfo Tognoni runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
74'...hits it with his left foot...
74'Effort from a teammate down by the corner flag; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
75'Oscar Sacchi plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
78'Risky pass back; the keeper has a fire to put out. You can see the work done on the training ground this week.
80'The away side press, force the error and the pitch tilts their way.
90'After ninety intense minutes, the referee brings it to a close and the ground responds with applause mixed with murmurs.
About the clubs
Sportivo Brandsen Norte, founded in 1923, from the Brandsen neighbourhood, with 695 fans. Home ground: Estadio Brandsen.
Casa Croata de Luján, founded in 1952, from the Luján neighbourhood, with 1,830 fans. Home ground: Estadio Luján.
Coming up
Next match for Sportivo Brandsen Norte: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:00 GMT
Next match for Casa Croata de Luján: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:45 GMT
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