Ferro Constitución
1 - 0
Patriotas Pompeya
1,478 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,861,000
Match report
Ferro Constitución came away with a deserved win against Patriotas Pompeya in a match defined more by the details than by clear-cut chances. The 1-0 in favour of the home side arrived in a game where both teams showed similar set-ups, that balanced 4-4-2 which invites a battle in midfield without anyone taking too many risks. On matchday 4 of Primera I GBA Norte, Ferro found what it was after: maintain the pressure without overdoing it and make the most of the first rival mistake.
The high numbers in Ferro’s defensive ratings made the difference. Lionel Lugones, the centre-half who had a spell in Comodoro Rivadavia under that Patagonian wind that hardens men, was a wall at the back; Misael Anzorena, the full-back of just sixteen who is still wearing the same boots from San Justo, showed unexpected solidity for his age with a 7.6 display that snuffed out any visiting attacking intent. Matías Quiroga, the 29-year-old striker who knows every corner of football in GBA, was the man who settled it with his goal, showing that in this part of Argentine football experience is still a common currency. José Santi, the left winger of eighteen from Merlo, added movement though without the end product. For the visitors, Saúl Tassone in goal and the centre-back pairing of Nene Caparros and Gabriel Filippa, both thirty-something veterans carrying stories of metalworking plants and docks on their shoulders, held out as best they could but had no answer to break the balance.
Patriotas Pompeya went home empty-handed because in these tight matches, where the tempo never really quickens, defensive details matter more than any daring. Ferro Constitución, with youngsters like Beto Garay sharing the pitch with experienced men, strengthened their progress in the northern zone. That is the football of these leagues: no shocks, no sparkle, pure know-how.
Form guide
Ferro Constitución came in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Patriotas Pompeya came in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 4 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Ferro Constitución and Patriotas Pompeya: 0 wins for Ferro Constitución, 1 draw and 0 for Patriotas Pompeya.
Line-ups
Ferro Constitución (4-4-2): Máximo Gauto, Levi Arroyo, Beto Garay, Lionel Lugones, Misael Anzorena, José Santi, Yamil Trevisan, Gregorio Fermín, Román Echeverría, Matías Quiroga, Benjamín Negrete.
Patriotas Pompeya (4-4-2): Saúl Tassone, Silvio Marchetti, Gabriel Filippa, Nene Caparros, Marcelo Álvarez, Bauti Schiavi, Geremías Fernández, Gael Bertola, Nahuel Peñalva, Ciro Bettega, Gino Sánchez.
Where they stand
In Primera I - GBA Norte, Ferro Constitución are in position 3 with 47 points; Patriotas Pompeya are in position 5 with 43 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 4
About the clubs
Ferro Constitución, with 1,503 fans. Home ground: Estadio Ferro Constitución.
Patriotas Pompeya, with 1,637 fans. Home ground: Estadio Patriotas Pompeya.
Coming up
Next match for Ferro Constitución: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
Next match for Patriotas Pompeya: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 00:15 GMT
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