Match report
Gol en Contra FC left no room for doubt on the opening matchday of Primera G in GBA Sur. Using a balanced 4-4-2 that functioned without a hitch, the home side beat FC Sin Trofeos 3-1 in a match where the difference in finishing ultimately proved decisive. Elián Villari, the 33-year-old midfielder with stories of worn-out boots but an impeccable touch on the ball, was the undisputed star of the match with two goals that allowed the home side to control the tempo. His rating of 8.4 was no fluke: Villari played with the composure that comes with experience, moving the ball intelligently on a pitch where Gol en Contra FC knew how to exploit the space. Pichi Riva, the 27-year-old forward from Bahía Blanca, completed the attack with a goal that confirmed the home side's superiority.
The visitors arrived with the same tactical intentions but lacked the required precision. Julián Santos pulled one back for FC Sin Trofeos, also scoring a goal, although his overall performance was solid without being decisive for a team that lacked the cutting edge when it needed it. Oliverio Werner, meanwhile, left his mark with an assist from the left, an area of the pitch where he caused some defensive concern.
In midfield, Fede Basaldua fulfilled his holding role despite a booking that left him walking a tightrope. Octavio Bocchini, the 18-year-old centre-back making his debut in this division, looked assured in the tackle and showed plenty of promise for what lies ahead. Renzo Yáñez, the 24-year-old left-back, was solid in defence. Gol en Contra FC claimed a clear victory, without fuss but without any doubt either, confirming that in this Primera G, efficiency will be the key factor in the coming months.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Niupi and Varela FC: 1 win for Niupi, 1 draw and 0 for Varela FC.
Line-ups
Niupi (4-4-2): Ariel Aranzaga, Renzo Yáñez, Gastón Saliba, Octavio Bocchini, Leonardo Vigliani, Adriano Zerbi, Elián Villari, Fede Basaldua, Nilo Costa, Facundo Roldán, Pichi Riva.
Varela FC (4-4-2): Lisandro Talamonti, Joel Avallone, Ronaldo Berasaluce, Nazareno Rosenberg, Elías Buti, Oliverio Werner, Kevin Zampedri, Jesús Castellano, Sasha Boni, Julián Santos, Bruno Vázquez.
Where they stand
In Primera G - GBA Sur, Niupi are in position 9 with 36 points; Varela FC are in position 4 with 49 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 1
- Club Atlético Román Caruso 3-5 Offside Permanente
- Banco Cargado 1-4 Los Que Llegan Tarde
- Club Atletico Xeneizes de Sarandi 2-2 Club de los Lentos
- Mate Amargo FC 0-0 Roja Directa FC
- Club Atlético Loco Branco 0-0 Club social y deportivo Coghlan
- Picado Eterno FC 1-1 Atlético Longchamps
- Tiro Libre Lejano 2-1 Asado de Domingo FC
About the clubs
Coming up
Next match for Niupi: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:00 GMT
Next match for Varela FC: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
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