YOUTH TOURNAMENT
Defensores de Villa España
2 - 1
Perros Salvajes
Played on Thursday 29 October at 13:45 GMT at Estadio V. España
⚽ 24' Hugo Spagnoli
⚽ 29' Hector Saposnik
⚽ 65' Ciro Zacarías
🟨 26' Ezequiel Vecchi🟨 81' Alan Beneduci
Possession: 57% - 43%
Match report
Defensores de Villa España beat Perros Salvajes 2-1 in the Youth Tournament.
Form guide
Defensores de Villa EspañaLLWDL
Defensores de Villa España came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Perros SalvajesLLLDW
Perros Salvajes came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Defensores de Villa España and Perros Salvajes: 0 wins for Defensores de Villa España, 0 draws and 1 for Perros Salvajes.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'With both benches watching closely, opening seconds: the team keep it short, have a look and refuse to give anything away.
2'The home side can't get near the ball; the away side keep it from them patiently. The next one could be decisive.
3'Pedro Vignati jumps out to press and squeezes the pitch as if by remote control.
4'The ball moves safely between the the home side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
8'The home side put the game to sleep down the right, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
9'🎯 Liam Boschi runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
9'...hits it with his left foot...
9'Liam Boschi fires it across goal; the ball goes out kissing the post. Adjustments are on the way.
10'Simón Salinas goes in hard on the edge of the box and the referee gives the foul.
13'The team end the move with an effort that demands attention.
15'The defender turns up exactly where it's burning hot and clears the danger. The margin for error is tiny.
16'The ball is doing the rounds: the away side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
17'Adolfo Kozlowski threads it through where not even air could get in; clear chance for the away side.
21'Javier Ovejero goes in hard from inside their own half and the referee gives the foul.
22'Corner to the home side; the big men go up and the box starts to boil.
23'A set piece could unlock this one: corner to the home side. Now the ball will do the talking.
24'⚡ Hector Saposnik wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
24'...the counter is lethal, Hector Saposnik runs the length of the pitch...
24'...slips in Hugo Spagnoli, who has arrived through the middle...
24'...Hugo Spagnoli finishes first time...
24'⚽ ⚽ SHOUT IT OUT! GOOOOAL! Hugo Spagnoli roars with delight, over the keeper, a delightful chip. 1-0.
25'Pedro Vignati reads the intention and cuts out a move that could have hurt.
26'Ezequiel Vecchi went in with too much enthusiasm and gets the whistle.
26'🟨 The referee shows a yellow and the team now have to tread carefully in that area.
28'Pedro Vignati takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
29'⚡ Hector Saposnik wins the ball in midfield...
29'...sets off and leaves an opponent in his wake...
29'...steadies himself at the edge of the box...
29'...hits it with everything he has...
29'⚽ ⚽ THE PLACE ERUPTS! GOOOOAL! Hector Saposnik puts it away, skimming across the turf. 2-0.
31'The tempo rises and falls, but the tension never goes away.
32'A gift at the back from the home side; these are the ones you pay dearly for later. The weather is playing its part.
35'Polaco Benítez strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air.
37'The opposing defender misjudges the bounce and leaves a highly dangerous ball alive.
41'The home side put the game to sleep down by the corner flag, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
42'Polaco Benítez wins it and releases it quickly; the home side race back to salvage what they can.
44'The away side stretch the pitch and make the home side chase shadows.
46'With the players heading for the dressing room, the first half comes to an end; a hard-fought game, all fine details and narrow margins. The opponent have to respond now.
48'A teammate harries the build-up, forces the long ball and gets everyone off their seats. It's being played with gritted teeth.
49'The home side manage the ball with an extra gear, shifting the away side from side to side.
51'A teammate is face to face with goal and finishes quickly before the gap closes.
54'The home side put the game to sleep down by the corner flag, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
61'The home side have the ball, but the away side close the spaces as best they can. This one could go either way.
64'Polaco Benítez thinks a step ahead and finds Stefano Vivaldi in the hot zone.
65'⚡ Adolfo Kozlowski lifts his head in midfield...
65'...plays Ciro Zacarías in with a sublime pass...
65'...Ciro Zacarías takes a touch and bears down on the keeper...
65'...drives it across the keeper...
65'⚽ ⚽ HE'S BURIED IT! GOOOOAL! Ciro Zacarías wheels away in celebration. 2-1.
74'The effort from Fabián Vigevani goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate.
75'The home side manage the ball with real authority, shifting the away side from side to side.
76'Ciro Zacarías wins it and releases it quickly; the home side race back to salvage what they can. There's noise all around the ground.
77'The away side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the home side from side to side. You can see the work done on the training ground this week.
78'Ezequiel Vecchi threads it through where not even air could get in; clear chance for the away side. Time to look forward now.
79'The the home side press bites from inside their own half; the away side start to lose their clarity. The fine details told.
81'Alan Beneduci goes in hard around the D and the referee gives the foul. The small details could decide this.
81'🟨 Yellow card for the defender; now it's a case of playing with a calculator. The managers are already taking notes.
83'The home side have the ball, but the away side close the spaces as best they can. The second half promises a different story.
85'The player goes over to the corner flag, places the ball and watches the movement in the box.
86'Stefano Vivaldi jumps out to press and squeezes the pitch as if by remote control. The margin for error is tiny.
87'The home side can't get near the ball; the away side keep it from them patiently. The managers are already taking notes.
89'The team end the move with an effort that demands attention.
90'With the last ball kicked, full-time in a heated atmosphere; the players shake hands and the coaching staff are already thinking about what's next. The small details could decide this.
About the clubs
Defensores de Villa España, founded in 1923, from the Villa España neighbourhood, with 1,483 fans. Home ground: Estadio V. España.
Perros Salvajes ("Los kekadores"), founded in 1947, from the San Martín neighbourhood, with 548 fans. Home ground: Estadio Skidibi.
Coming up
Next match for Defensores de Villa España: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:45 GMT
Next match for Perros Salvajes: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:15 GMT
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