Independiente del Sueldo
3 - 3Unión Penosa
Match report
Independiente del Sueldo and Unión Penosa shared the points in a match where both sides showed attacking intent but also defensive frailties that they could not resolve. On the first matchday of Primera G de CABA, the final 3-3 reflected an open contest in which neither side managed to impose themselves clearly, despite the balanced line-ups they put out. Pipa Olivera was decisive for the home side, with two goals that made him the standout performer for Independiente del Sueldo, making the most of his experience at thirty-one years of age on the left flank. His 8.4 rating was no coincidence: it was precisely his attacking work rate that created constant danger. Rodolfo Simoncini, the central midfielder aged twenty-nine, added a goal that helped keep the home side alive at various stages of the match.
However, Unión Penosa did not give up. Enzo Anitua, a thirty-two-year-old centre-back with an equally excellent 8.4 rating, led the visitors' response with two goals of his own. At thirty-eight, Pedro Aristondo did his defensive job in the Unión Penosa back line, while Tadeo Bettini, a midfielder from Merlo, scored a goal that kept his side in the hunt. Edu Silvestre's assist reflected coherent movement in the visitors' attack, although the away side never managed to see the game out.
The afternoon ended with the sides evenly matched and the result a fair one. Pedro Astiz was shown a yellow card in defence for the home side, trying to contain the visitors' attacking bursts, while Tadeo Bettini also went into the book. A high-scoring draw that opened the season without a clear winner, leaving both home and away sides feeling they could have taken the victory.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Independiente del Sueldo and Unión Penosa: 1 win for Independiente del Sueldo, 1 draw and 0 for Unión Penosa.
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Line-ups
Independiente del Sueldo (4-4-2): Xavier Beitia, Luis Cazón, Turco Herrera, Tadeo Najib, Pedro Astiz, Pipa Olivera, Ian Anzorena, Rodolfo Simoncini, Bastian Altzaga, Luciano Vázquez, Vidal Bahamonde.
Unión Penosa (4-4-2): Agus Altzaga, Martín Muñoz, Pedro Aristondo, Enzo Anitua, Santino Godoy, Franco Etcheverry, Elián Aguilar, Tadeo Bettini, Vito Aramendia, Edu Silvestre, Sergio Schroeder.
Where they stand
In Primera G - CABA, Independiente del Sueldo are in position 3 with 52 points; Unión Penosa are in position 6 with 40 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 1
About the clubs
Independiente del Sueldo, founded in 1923, from the Caballito neighbourhood, with 588 fans. Home ground: Estadio Independiente del Sueldo.
Unión Penosa, founded in 1923, from the Villa Crespo neighbourhood, with 544 fans. Home ground: Estadio Unión Penosa.
Coming up
Next match for Independiente del Sueldo: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:15 GMT
Next match for Unión Penosa: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:15 GMT
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