Belgrano Villa Crespo
0 - 0
Prov. Almagro
1,618 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,977,500
Match report
Belgrano Villa Crespo and Prov. Almagro shared the points in a match with no standout attacks, where both balanced approaches ended up condemning the game to sterility. It was the kind of draw where nobody wins but nobody loses much either, a fixture in which the midfield battles controlled without creating any real danger and the defences suffered no scares. With matching 4-4-2 shapes and similar mentalities, there were no tactical surprises to upset the opposition’s systems. The home side had the advantage of playing in Villa Crespo, but could not make it count to tip the balance.
Darío Zaccaro, Belgrano’s full-back with 31 years of experience, did his job without shining on the right flank, with just a 7.2 in the ratings. His teammate Adrián Irala, the Bahía-born midfielder aged 27, also ended up neutral in the result with a 7.1. Bastian Zacarías in central defence dealt with whatever came from the front without much trouble. For the visitors, Pichu Feldman at centre-back needed a yellow card to add some tension to a match that was fading; his 6.8 rating reflects a fairly decent display. Martín Arias on Prov. Almagro’s right flank barely made his presence felt, while Fede Tassinari, the 23-year-old full-back, carried out his defensive duties without any sparkle.
The result leaves Belgrano Villa Crespo with the bittersweet feeling of not having won at home, although they also made no major mistakes. For Prov. Almagro, that away point is valuable in a competitive Primera I del GBA Norte, but the lack of attacking sharpness is a problem they will need to sort out soon. At this stage of matchday 4, both teams still have the unfinished business of finding the efficiency that will allow them to play with greater confidence.
Form guide
Belgrano Villa Crespo came in with 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 4 matches.
Prov. Almagro came in with 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 4 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Belgrano Villa Crespo and Prov. Almagro: 0 wins for Belgrano Villa Crespo, 0 draws and 1 for Prov. Almagro.
Line-ups
Belgrano Villa Crespo (4-4-2): Felipe Cerda, Julián Atxaga, Bastian Zacarías, Leandro Boschi, Theo Zimei, Liam Muñoz, Axel Aramburu, Adrián Irala, Darío Zaccaro, Gonzalo Simoni, Eduardo Granado.
Prov. Almagro (4-4-2): Simón Zarate, Mati Pellegrini, Adrián León, Pichu Feldman, Fede Tassinari, Pocho Becker, Tobías Liebman, Mateo Friedman, Martín Arias, Yago Ortiz, Benjamín Tévez.
Where they stand
In Primera I - GBA Norte, Belgrano Villa Crespo are in position 12 with 34 points; Prov. Almagro are in position 1 with 62 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 4
About the clubs
Belgrano Villa Crespo, with 1,696 fans. Home ground: Estadio Belgrano Villa Crespo.
Prov. Almagro, with 1,534 fans. Home ground: Estadio Prov. Almagro.
Coming up
Next match for Belgrano Villa Crespo: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
Next match for Prov. Almagro: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:30 GMT
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