El Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda
2 - 0Club atlético retiro de santa fe
1,465 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,805,000
Match report
The Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda left no room for doubt in matchday 8 of Primera L - GBA Norte. Against Defensa Retiro Centro, the home side imposed its rhythm from the off with a balanced formation that found in Ismael Brunelli the perfect finisher for its attacking intentions. The 29-year-old striker, who grew up in Patagonia learning to use both feet against the constant wind, scored two goals to seal a comfortable win with no major scares. It was not a match full of drama, but it was tactically controlled: two sides set up in 4-4-2, both looking for the same balance, though only one had the penalty-box precision to turn its approach play into goals.
Brunelli was the difference on the pitch. With a rating of 8.4, he showed the class expected of a striker in his prime, moving intelligently in the box and finishing with confidence. Beside him, Diego Nowicki on the right added dynamism without being decisive in the search for goal. Behind them, the home defence with 20-year-old Hernán Biagioli in the centre and veteran Ismael Steinberg, 33, at left-back, dealt calmly with the visitors' efforts. Víctor Rastelli in midfield, another 20-year-old youngster, helped to control the spaces.
Defensa Retiro Centro never truly managed to threaten. Lito Valencia, with his 33 years and all his experience, found no room to operate. Bautista Arcuri in defence did what he could with his 19 years against a sharper attack. The away side left without any real attacking arguments, without clear goalscoring chances. A defeat that hurts not so much because of the scoreline but because of the lack of intent: passivity is punished at this level. El Tradicional keep adding points; Retiro Centro will need to think about what to change for the next fixtures.
Form guide
El Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 4 matches.
Club atlético retiro de santa fe came in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 4 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between El Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda and Club atlético retiro de santa fe: 0 wins for El Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda, 1 draw and 0 for Club atlético retiro de santa fe.
Full El Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda vs Club atlético retiro de santa fe head-to-head →
Line-ups
El Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda (4-4-2): Lolo Vitiello, Ismael Steinberg, Renzo Burrini, Hernán Biagioli, León Hartmann, Theo Vegas, Yago Jiménez, Víctor Rastelli, Diego Nowicki, Rodolfo Sperandio, Ismael Brunelli.
Club atlético retiro de santa fe (4-4-2): Juan Mazza, Hernán Grilli, Bautista Arcuri, Alejandro Gándara, Zacarías Velez, Salvador Aramendia, Damián Vitale, Cesar Olivares, Manuel Prieto, Santi Olivares, Lito Valencia.
Where they stand
In Primera L - GBA Norte, El Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda are in position 13 with 32 points; Club atlético retiro de santa fe are in position 8 with 42 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 8
About the clubs
El Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda, with 1,672 fans. Home ground: Estadio El Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda.
Club atlético retiro de santa fe ("El retira grandes."), with 1,652 fans. Home ground: Monumental de santa fe.
Coming up
Next match for El Tradicional de Parque Avellaneda: vs su proximo rival — Friday 30 October at 01:00 GMT
Next match for Club atlético retiro de santa fe: vs su proximo rival — Friday 30 October at 01:00 GMT
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