Halcón Futbol Club
1 - 1
Cuervos
834 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,032,000
Match report
In a tight match that reflected both sides' intentions well, Halcón Futbol Club and Cuervos shared the points at the home side's pitch, on matchday 6 of Primera E de GBA Oeste. The encounter bore the stamp of two different tactical approaches: the home side opted for a balanced four-line structure, while the visitors arrived with a more ambitious three-defender setup and an attacking bent. The result was a 1-1 draw that left both sides satisfied, though with the feeling that either could have won.
Halcón laid out its lines solidly from the start. With Pepe Romero active on the left, a 28-year-old midfielder who knows this level of football well, the home team looked to find space going forward. Miguel Bastianelli, the Merlo striker, moved sharply up front, looking to take advantage of every chance that came his way. In midfield, Gonzalo Ferrari, barely a youngster at 16 but with a fine touch, showed flashes of class that hint at his potential. Cuervos, for their part, came with attacking intent. Tato Zubeldía, another 17-year-old youngster, pressed high with the attitude of someone looking to make a difference. His partner in attack, Ignacio Bastianelli, a 17-year-old right winger too, looked to get in behind down his flank. In the middle, Fede Abud, a 30-year-old midfielder with plenty of experience in these leagues, was the one pulling Cuervos' movements together.
The match unfolded with intensity but without too many clear chances in the early stages. Halcón controlled spells of the contest from their more defensive stance, while Cuervos created danger through raids down the flanks. The goals came in a match where both sides had their moment: Bastianelli put Halcón ahead, while for the visitors it was Ignacio Bastianelli who levelled things up. The yellow card shown to Romero for the home side made it clear the game had a bit of bite, as is normal in these regional league fixtures.
What remained from the match was the sense of two teams competing seriously but without too much spark. Halcón showed defensive maturity through their 4-4-2, with Ferrari providing flashes of promising youth in midfield. Cuervos, even without turning their attacking superiority into consistent chances, found in Zubeldía and Abud's movement the tools to create openings. The draw was fair. In the next matchday, both will look to improve their numbers, but they leave this one with the satisfaction of having competed toe to toe against an opponent that answered every time.
Form guide
Halcón Futbol Club came in with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Cuervos came in with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Halcón Futbol Club and Cuervos: 0 wins for Halcón Futbol Club, 0 draws and 1 for Cuervos.
Line-ups
Halcón Futbol Club (4-4-2): Martín Russo, Fernando Acosta, Eduardo Bianchi, Ángel Lautaro, Gabriel Martínez, Pepe Romero, Gonzalo Ferrari, Carlos Esposito, Chino Ortiz, Miguel Bastianelli, Federico Cabrera.
Cuervos (3-4-3): Samuel Berasategui, Alejandro Caruso, Brian Bertoletti, Nicolás Jiménez, Lautaro Coria, Cristian Almada, Fede Abud, Iván Rodrigo, Pipa Costa, Tato Zubeldía, Ignacio Bastianelli.
Where they stand
In Primera E - GBA Oeste, Halcón Futbol Club are in position 15 with 28 points; Cuervos are in position 1 with 78 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 6
About the clubs
Halcón Futbol Club, founded in 1947, from the Moreno neighbourhood, with 1,157 fans. Home ground: El Nido.
Cuervos, founded in 1923, from the Ciudadela neighbourhood, with 5,032 fans. Home ground: Nido de cuervos.
Coming up
Next match for Halcón Futbol Club: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
Next match for Cuervos: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 00:15 GMT
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