YOUTH TOURNAMENT
Defensores de Pontevedra
0 - 1
Club Punta Alta
Played on Saturday 24 October at 14:30 BST at Estadio Pontevedra
⚽ 22' Ignacio Grilli
🟨 69' Marcelo Landa
Possession: 43% - 57%
Match report
Club Punta Alta took the match 1-0 away to Defensores de Pontevedra in the league.
Form guide
Defensores de PontevedraLLDDD
Defensores de Pontevedra came in with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Club Punta AltaLWLWL
Club Punta Alta came in with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Defensores de Pontevedra and Club Punta Alta: 0 wins for Defensores de Pontevedra, 0 draws and 1 for Club Punta Alta.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'With everyone fully switched on, a lively start: the team press high and the opponent try not to give it away.
2'The opponent hang on as best they can; every clearance is cheered like half a goal. Time to look forward now.
4'The home side put the game to sleep down by the corner flag, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
5'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
9'Pass between the lines from Gabi Tassani; there was a tiny gap and the vision was there to spot it.
13'The home side put the game to sleep around the D, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
14'The team find their confidence and aren't rushing so much now.
16'The defender reads the pass and makes a crucial interception.
20'Facundo Caetani thinks a step ahead and finds Faustino Vargas in the hot zone.
21'A set piece could unlock this one: corner to the away side.
22'⚡ Gabi Tassani surges down the wing dangerously...
22'...Gabi Tassani reaches the byline and shapes to cross...
22'...whips the cross into the box...
22'...Ignacio Grilli beats the defender in the air...
22'⚽ ⚽ WHAT A GOAAAL! Ignacio Grilli puts it away. 0-1.
23'The home side put the game to sleep down the right, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. You can see the work done on the training ground this week.
24'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
27'The away side manage the ball with real authority, shifting the home side from side to side.
28'Effort from a teammate through the middle; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
29'A gift at the back from the home side; these are the ones you pay dearly for later. The home side have to respond now.
31'The away side stretch the pitch and make the home side chase shadows.
32'Chacho Villalba unleashes a left-footer; the keeper flies across and can only watch it go by.
36'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box.
37'Deadly counter from the home side: few touches, lots of space and a whiff of danger.
38'The home side make life hard for themselves with a sloppy pass hugging the touchline. The small details could decide this.
43'Fernando Amezua darts in behind and Yago Frutos plays the striker in with a superb ball.
44'🎯 Martín Egea runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
44'...hits it with his left foot...
44'Martín Egea hits it from distance and the ball goes looking for the net.
45'The opposing defender hesitates, the ball runs away and a teammate smells blood. The managers are already taking notes.
46'After a hard-working first half, the first half comes to an end; a hard-fought game, all fine details and narrow margins. The next one could be decisive.
47'Facundo Caetani collects between the centre-backs after a pass that split the pitch in two.
48'Christian Stefani protests, but the foul was pretty clear. There's a lot riding on this.
49'🎯 Martín Egea runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
49'...hits it with his left foot...
49'Martín Egea strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air.
51'The home side stretch the pitch and make the away side chase shadows. That move gives us plenty to talk about.
55'Faustino Vargas thinks a step ahead and finds Ignacio Grilli in the hot zone.
56'Corner whipped to the penalty spot; the opposing defender wins it and clears long.
58'The home side manage the ball with an extra gear, shifting the away side from side to side. That was one of those moments that changes the pulse of a game.
60'The home side stretch the pitch and make the away side chase shadows.
61'The home side try to play out from the back, but the away side swarm all over them as a unit. Nobody wants to give anything away.
64'Dylan Schiavi takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
69'Marcelo Landa protests, but the foul was pretty clear. There's still a game on here.
69'🟨 Marcelo Landa earns a booking for stopping a promising move. The story is only just beginning.
70'The home side win it back near the opposition box; a clear sign of the high press.
71'The home side put the game to sleep in the inside channel, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. It's being played with gritted teeth.
73'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
76'It's end to end now; great for the neutral, heart-attack stuff for the managers.
79'Norberto Aranguren cuts the passing lane and starves the the away side attack of oxygen. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
80'The ball is doing the rounds: the home side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
82'The team end the move with an effort that demands attention.
85'The home side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the away side from side to side.
88'The away side move it about sensibly, with Gabi Tassani as the side's compass.
90'The referee brings it to a close and the ground responds with applause mixed with murmurs.
About the clubs
Defensores de Pontevedra, founded in 1923, from the Pontevedra neighbourhood, with 1,555 fans. Home ground: Estadio Pontevedra.
Club Punta Alta, founded in 1923, from the Punta Lomas neighbourhood, with 37,420 fans. Home ground: Estadio P. Alta.
Coming up
Next match for Defensores de Pontevedra: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:15 GMT
Next match for Club Punta Alta: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:00 GMT
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