FC Escalada
1 - 0
El Murallón de Ezeiza
Match report
Sociedad Luis Guillón secured a narrow victory against El Murallón de Ezeiza on the opening matchday of Primera F in GBA Sur, in a match where both teams lined up in identical formations but the home side were more precise at the key moments. The 1-0 scoreline reflects a balanced contest, with nothing given away, where the difference came down to details rather than any huge gap in performance.
Nilo Etcheverry scored the goal that decided the fixture, a strike that neatly summed up the home side's approach: steady work in midfield, tactical discipline and making the most of chances when they arose. With a rating of 7.2, the 26-year-old central midfielder was one of the most consistent players on the pitch, doing his job without fuss but without putting a foot wrong in the essentials. At Sociedad Luis Guillón, both Iván Karam and Ángel Pini put in good displays in attack and defence respectively, both aged 20 and with ratings above 7.4, which suggests the club's academy has youngsters coming through with the ability to step up in Primera F.
El Murallón de Ezeiza were in the game but lacked that extra edge up front to cause more trouble. With Elián Bedialauneta as the experienced centre-back at 33 years of age, the visitors set up in an organised defensive shape, although their full-back line — where Nico Cohen and Tincho Bartoli appear — failed to create danger in attack. Bedialauneta's rating of 6.7 shows he was solid enough but without decisive influence. It was a match where Sociedad Luis Guillón controlled the tempo better and knew how to shut things down defensively when needed, something reflected in that deserved win which neatly captures the balance of power between two sides who understand each other tactically, but where one executed better.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between FC Escalada and El Murallón de Ezeiza: 0 wins for FC Escalada, 1 draw and 0 for El Murallón de Ezeiza.
Line-ups
FC Escalada (4-4-2): Pepe Falcón, Gianni Zanini, Ruso Bottani, Ciro Tognoli, Ángel Pini, Stefano Zilli, Nilo Etcheverry, Cataldo Leguizamón, Ezequiel Saposnik, Aaron Salvini, Iván Karam.
El Murallón de Ezeiza (4-4-2): Enrique Huber, Kiki Tricarico, Elián Bedialauneta, Ronaldo Saud, Tincho Bartoli, Samuel Hidalgo, Horacio Zalla, Álvaro Bustinza, Nico Cohen, Mirko Soriano, Faustino Barbieri.
Where they stand
In Primera F - GBA Sur, FC Escalada are in position 7 with 43 points; El Murallón de Ezeiza are in position 1 with 63 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 1
About the clubs
FC Escalada, founded in 1947, from the Lomas de Zamora neighbourhood, with 1,023 fans. Home ground: Estadio Ferry.
El Murallón de Ezeiza, founded in 1923, from the Ezeiza neighbourhood, with 2,226 fans. Home ground: Estadio Ezeiza.
Coming up
Next match for FC Escalada: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:45 GMT
Next match for El Murallón de Ezeiza: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:15 GMT
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