Club de Villa Crespo Este did not flinch against Mutual Liniers and sealed a comfortable victory that keeps them in the hunt in the Primera L of GBA Oeste. The 2-0 at home was the result of a home side that operated clearly through its lines, while the visitors never found the attacking compass to cause any serious alarm. Both squads went with a balanced 4-4-2 shape, but the differences in execution were decisive from the first half.
Nilo Funes was the difference-maker on the right: the 21-year-old midfielder scored one of the goals and provided an assist that speaks of an afternoon of unmistakable protagonism. His 7.7 rating reflected that high-voltage display, constantly creating danger down the flank while Lucio Guzmán, the full-back alongside him, provided defensive cover. At the back, Ramón Veronese at 34 remains a figure of class: the veteran centre-back from Comodoro Rivadavia's 7.3 rating underlines that experience still counts in the aerial game and in reading the play. Mutual Liniers tried, but Lisandro Mazza, at 36 and with only a 6.5 rating, was overrun at key moments. Víctor Zambon in the Liniers midfield also failed to halt the home advances.
For Villa Crespo Este, there is the satisfaction of a trouble-free performance, a victory that gives the campaign a lift. Jeremías Lera in goal, the left-footed Rosario-born 19-year-old, had little to do but responded with assurance when called upon. Mutual Liniers, meanwhile, adds a painful defeat because the approach was organised but lacked cutting edge and attacking bite. Nazareno Halim on the left tried to do damage without success. Three points that weigh even more in this part of the table where every victory is a matter of survival.
Club de Villa Crespo Este came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Los Rayos Dorados came in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
In the last 2 meetings between Club de Villa Crespo Este and Los Rayos Dorados: 0 wins for Club de Villa Crespo Este, 2 draws and 0 for Los Rayos Dorados.
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Club de Villa Crespo Este (4-4-2): Jeremías Lera, Polaco Benítez, Miguel Rossini, Ramon Veronese, Lucio Guzmán, Pichi De Luca, Leonardo Gutiérrez, Ramiro Visini, Nilo Funes, Maxi Sotomayor, Eduardo Ponce.
Los Rayos Dorados (4-4-2): Lionel Mendoza, Nazareno Halim, Santiago Valdés, Lisandro Mazza, Raúl Matos, Simón Borda, Wilfredo Aldecoa, Víctor Zambon, Camilo Grosso, Nahuel Schwartzman, Roberto Bartolozzi.
In Primera L - GBA Oeste, Club de Villa Crespo Este are in position 9 with 42 points; Los Rayos Dorados are in position 12 with 39 points. See the full table
Club de Villa Crespo Este, with 1,728 fans. Home ground: Estadio Club de Villa Crespo Este.
Los Rayos Dorados ("LRD"), with 1,624 fans. Home ground: Estadio Mutual LRD.
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