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Atlético 9 de Julio
Match report
Sportivo Glew swept aside Atlético 9 de Julio on the opening matchday of Primera G de GBA Oeste with a 4-0 thrashing that left no doubt about who was superior on the pitch. The home side played direct, effective football from the first half, leaning on a balanced 4-4-2 that allowed them to control space and make the most of every chance that came their way. Valentín Peña, the 28-year-old forward who was back playing in his area after his formative years at Tigre, was the undisputed star of the afternoon: he scored three goals with the precision of someone who knows exactly where to get into the box. His 9.6 rating was no coincidence. Lucca Sorbi, the 33-year-old right winger, also joined the party with a goal that showed experience is still a valuable asset in lower-league football.
9 de Julio arrived with balanced intentions but found an opponent at a completely superior level. Joaquín Castiglione, Sportivo Glew's 21-year-old right-back, put in a solid defensive shift. In midfield, Yamil Mira, the 30-year-old centre-back, was a wall in his position. Toto Arazandi, the 21-year-old goalkeeper who only three years ago arrived at the club through an unexpected circumstance, had a quiet afternoon keeping a clean sheet without any scares. For Atlético 9 de Julio, Brian Pérez, the mere 17-year-old left-back, tried to do his bit, while Cesar Castellano saw yellow in a match where his side never found a rhythm.
There was little else to report beyond the home side's clear superiority. Sportivo Glew made the most of home advantage, its knowledge of the pitch and its attacking efficiency to seal a commanding win that sets out what it intends for the season. For 9 de Julio, the lesson was clear: at this level, the details make a huge difference.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Sportivo Glew and Atlético 9 de Julio: 1 win for Sportivo Glew, 1 draw and 0 for Atlético 9 de Julio.
Line-ups
Sportivo Glew (4-4-2): Toto Arazandi, Olivier Jaramillo, Gino Zucca, Yamil Mira, Joaquín Castiglione, Gianni Zalla, Javier Palomeque, Lorenzo Pacheco, Lucca Sorbi, Lautaro Veneziani, Valentín Peña.
Atlético 9 de Julio (4-4-2): Cesar Boem, Brian Pérez, Augusto Rincón, Rodolfo Azqueta, Bauti Pavón, Edgardo Dabrowski, Mauricio Baldelli, Alfredo Romero, Cesar Castellano, Ramon Ballarini, Miguel Wieczorek.
Where they stand
In Primera G - GBA Oeste, Sportivo Glew are in position 4 with 54 points; Atlético 9 de Julio are in position 8 with 40 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 1
About the clubs
Sportivo Glew, founded in 1947, from the Glew neighbourhood, with 702 fans. Home ground: Estadio Sportivo Glew.
Atlético 9 de Julio, founded in 1947, from the Ciudadela neighbourhood, with 558 fans. Home ground: Estadio Atlético 9 de Julio.
Coming up
Next match for Sportivo Glew: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:45 GMT
Next match for Atlético 9 de Julio: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:00 GMT
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