Provincia de Flores and CR Parque Patricios shared the points in a match that summed up the middling nature of the matchday well: two teams with identical formations, balanced mindsets, and a result that satisfied nobody but surprised no one either. The 1-1 at the home stadium was fair, although in football, justice is a concept best not pursued too relentlessly.
Joaco Sartori opened the scoring for Flores with a goal that came in the first half, when the home side’s pressure seemed to be bringing some reward. The thirty-year-old striker, originally from Patagonia’s south, made the most of what came his way. Parque Patricios responded with a goal from Chino Rossini, a young striker of just twenty-four who arrived in the Capital seeking opportunities and is finding them match by match. The equaliser came because Samuel Tossi, the thirty-two-year-old midfielder from Corrientes, found the perfect pass. Lolo Vegas tried from the left wing for Flores, but the visitors knew how to contain what was necessary. Damian Iriarte, Parque Patricios’ young centre-back, had to stay alert on more than one occasion against Oscar Sciotti, who moved the ball well without managing to finish. Tomás Vidaurri in midfield was a cornerstone for the Patricios side, with almost a decade of experience at the club.
There were no major scares after the goals. Both defences settled, both midfields found their shape, and nobody risked more than they needed to. Flores were left frustrated at failing to make the most of playing at home; Parque Patricios, satisfied at coming through it without being forced to submit. One point each, no earth-shattering lessons, and the feeling that on matchday 2 nobody has yet shown their decisive cards.
Prov. Flores came in with 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 2 matches.
CR Parque Patricios came in with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 1 matches.
In the last 2 meetings between Prov. Flores and CR Parque Patricios: 1 win for Prov. Flores, 0 draws and 1 for CR Parque Patricios.
Prov. Flores (4-4-2): Rafael Tévez, Marcos Lima, Rodolfo Testa, José Galván, Beto Aranguren, Lolo Vegas, Lalo Spadafora, Damian Munarriz, Samuel Sarmiento, Oscar Sciotti, Joaco Sartori.
CR Parque Patricios (4-4-2): Gino Zimei, Galo Arnaldi, Axel Valli, Damian Iriarte, Milton Serpa, Manu Riva, Tomás Vidaurri, Samuel Tossi, Máximo Vicente, Ezequiel Rotondi, Chino Rossini.
In Primera I - GBA Oeste, Prov. Flores are in position 14 with 31 points; CR Parque Patricios are in position 3 with 49 points. See the full table
Prov. Flores, with 1,598 fans. Home ground: Estadio Prov. Flores.
CR Parque Patricios, with 1,678 fans. Home ground: Estadio CR Parque Patricios.
Next match for Prov. Flores: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
Next match for CR Parque Patricios: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
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