Club Atlético Román Caruso
0 - 0
Club de los Lentos
Match report
Penales Errados and Club de los Lentos shared the points in a goalless draw that reflected both teams’ tactical balance, as well as the lack of attacking clarity that characterised the ninety minutes in the southern suburbs of Greater Buenos Aires. With identical 4-4-2 formations and balanced mentalities, the match unfolded in the midfield battle, where neither squad managed to create clear goalscoring chances. Penales Errados, playing at home, had the responsibility of opening up the game, but their attempts were timid and predictable. Right winger Manuel Pérez, the 18-year-old youngster carrying Merlo’s promise in his boots, could not find the space he was looking for to pose a threat down the right flank. Youth and inexperience weighed heavily in the moments when the home side needed that attacking spark to cut through the visitors’ lines.
Club de los Lentos arrived aiming to pick up points away from home and knew that a draw would not be a bad result. Damián Centurión, the 28-year-old striker who carries the toughness of Buenos Aires pitches in his DNA, moved between the lines without finding the passes that would have released him. The Brazilian footballer, already at his physical peak, made only two or three forays into the opposition box without seriously troubling the hosts. The home defence was composed and untroubled, with no need to reach its limits.
The final result, 0-0, leaves both teams on matchday 2 with the feeling of a missed opportunity. For Penales Errados, home advantage was not enough to prevail. For Club de los Lentos, the journey was worthwhile only for rescuing a draw. A grey night in the football of southern Greater Buenos Aires, where calculation prevailed over creativity.
Form guide
Club Atlético Román Caruso came in with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 1 matches.
Club de los Lentos came in with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Club Atlético Román Caruso and Club de los Lentos: 0 wins for Club Atlético Román Caruso, 1 draw and 1 for Club de los Lentos.
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Line-ups
Club Atlético Román Caruso (4-4-2): Sergio Maestre, Silvio Venturini, Ivo Lizarazo, Lauti Navarro, Ruso Serra, Cacho Ferreyra, Alejandro Belaustegui, Gonzalo Montañez, Manuel Pérez, Omar Zanetti, Thiago Lugones.
Club de los Lentos (4-4-2): Gabi Bracco, Lalo Ayub, Rafael Bandini, Manu Garrido, Axel Montero, Genaro Espinosa, Genaro Márquez, Tiago Zoppi, Edu Zamora, Damián Centurion, Xavier Khouri.
Where they stand
In Primera G - GBA Sur, Club Atlético Román Caruso are in position 14 with 28 points; Club de los Lentos are in position 5 with 46 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 2
About the clubs
Club Atlético Román Caruso ("El Matador"), founded in 1962, from the Lanus neighbourhood, with 803 fans. Home ground: Estadio Único De Liniers.
Club de los Lentos, founded in 1947, from the Lanús neighbourhood, with 519 fans. Home ground: Estadio Club de los Lentos.
Coming up
Next match for Club Atlético Román Caruso: vs su proximo rival — Friday 30 October at 00:30 GMT
Next match for Club de los Lentos: vs su proximo rival — Friday 30 October at 00:30 GMT
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