Círculo San Telmo and Independiente Agronomía shared the points in a match where both 4-4-2 formations pursued their aims without ever giving up, although neither had the cutting edge needed to claim victory. The 1-1 that brought the third matchday of Primera L in GBA Sur to a close reflected the balance of a match without any major scares, where both teams found their goals almost by surprise, as if the defences had dropped their guard at precise moments. Hernán Basili, the 30-year-old Brazilian midfielder, scored one of his typical goals for Círculo San Telmo with a fine piece of movement, while Víctor Villa, Agronomía's young centre-back with a 7.2 rating, showed he had attacking resources when he ventured forward at just the right moments. The afternoon at San Telmo's pitch was one of those occasions when the home and visiting goalkeepers had little serious work to do, apart from the moments when the ball reached them at pace.
What stood out most was the yellow card shown to Ismael Sgarbi, the 30-year-old Argentine centre-back who has been around these parts for years, looking to mark his territory in the area. Basili and Stefano Velázquez, the right-back with that open flank on which to unleash his pace, were also booked. On the other side, experienced Fabián Anchorena, a 35-year-old veteran who controls the tempo with the guile of someone who has watched decades of Argentine football go by, provided the assist that led to Villa's goal. Lisandro Schroeder at right-back for Agronomía moved as his 33 years allow: economically and intelligently.
The draw leaves both sides with an uncomfortable feeling. Círculo San Telmo had home advantage and failed to make the most of it. Agronomía went away with a point, which is never to be sniffed at, but knowing they could have won if their forwards, led by Pipa Rizzo, had been more direct. The next matchday will show whether this result helps them establish themselves or fades into oblivion.
Círculo San Telmo came in with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches.
Indep. Agronomía came in with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches.
In the last meeting between Círculo San Telmo and Indep. Agronomía: 0 wins for Círculo San Telmo, 0 draws and 1 for Indep. Agronomía.
Círculo San Telmo (4-4-2): Yoel Bossi, Pancho Gordon, Ismael Sgarbi, Kevin Iriarte, Yago Stankovic, Aaron Beristain, José Romiti, Hernán Basili, Stefano Velázquez, Augusto Zimmermann, Rocco Pizarro.
Indep. Agronomía (4-4-2): Nahue Stankovic, Bautista Pini, Matías Teixeira, Víctor Villa, Lisandro Schroeder, Raúl Villari, Walter Brunelli, Fabián Anchorena, Martín Lagos, Ángel Meyer, Pipa Rizzo.
In Primera L - GBA Sur, Círculo San Telmo are in position 11 with 38 points; Indep. Agronomía are in position 16 with 32 points. See the full table
Círculo San Telmo, with 1,611 fans. Home ground: Estadio Círculo San Telmo.
Indep. Agronomía, with 1,527 fans. Home ground: Estadio Indep. Agronomía.
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