Racing Club
2 - 0
San Antonio De Corrientes
Match report
Sportivo Pereyra comfortably beat Club Burzaco on the opening matchday of Primera E – GBA Sur, showing an organised set-up that allowed them to control the tempo of the match. The home side, with its balanced 4-4-2, found enough support in forwards Roberto Martínez and Gabi Costa to pose a sustained threat. Martínez, just sixteen years old, scored one of the goals and moved with the confidence of someone hungry for glory. Costa, at thirty-six, remains a reference point in the box: experienced, he knows where to be and proved it by scoring the second goal. In defence, Luis Paredes, the thirty-six-year-old central defender from Bahía Blanca, controlled the back line assuredly despite being booked. Mateo Cabrera, the twenty-six-year-old left-back, carried out his defensive role without trouble and also received a yellow card.
Club Burzaco travelled without being able to find answers to their opponents' solidity. Their 4-4-2 structure was more reactive than proactive, and their attacking players failed to seriously trouble the home defence. Julián Lo Celso tried to provide cover from the centre of midfield, but his teammates failed to support him effectively. Ignacio Rodrigo, a thirty-four-year-old forward with experience in these situations, found himself isolated for much of the match. At centre-back, Sergio Vega had to deal with the constant pressure from Martínez and Costa and was unable to prevent the damage.
Sportivo Pereyra's victory reflected a more focused and dynamic team in possession, capable of taking their chances without the need for tactical upheaval. It was a good starting point for the home side's campaign in this division.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Racing Club and San Antonio De Corrientes: 0 wins for Racing Club, 1 draw and 1 for San Antonio De Corrientes.
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Line-ups
Racing Club (4-4-2): Pepe Bastianelli, Mateo Cabrera, Iván Rodríguez, Luis Paredes, Fernando Pérez, Toto Mac Allister, Alejandro Sosa, Ángel Vargas, Andrés Reyes, Gabi Costa, Roberto Martínez.
San Antonio De Corrientes (4-4-2): Tiziano Russo, Miguel Vargas, Beto Paredes, Sergio Vega, Ricardo Ramos, Martín Messi, Julián Lo Celso, Ariel Reyes, Luis Otamendi, Sebastián Caruso, Ignacio Rodrigo.
Where they stand
In Primera E - GBA Sur, Racing Club are in position 10 with 38 points; San Antonio De Corrientes are in position 5 with 49 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 1
About the clubs
Racing Club ("La Academia"), founded in 1947, from the Pereyra, Avellaneda neighbourhood, with 1,406 fans. Home ground: Juan José Pizzuti.
San Antonio De Corrientes ("Los Gauchos"), founded in 1923, from the Burzaco neighbourhood, with 1,185 fans. Home ground: Estadio Los Gauchos.
Coming up
Next match for Racing Club: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
Next match for San Antonio De Corrientes: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
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