Athletic Bilbo
0 - 1
Tigre del Bengala
Match report
Tigre del Bengala took a valuable win from Athletic de Bilbo’s pitch on matchday one of the Primera G de CABA, with a goal from Ronaldo Ocampo that proved enough in a match where both sides showed balanced football but without any great sparks. The visiting centre-back, just twenty-three years old, took advantage of a chance in the second half to break the deadlock and settle a contest that stayed tight from start to finish. Athletic de Bilbo tried to respond from their 4-4-2 shape, but could not find the spaces needed to trouble Alejandro Farías greatly, the thirty-three-year-old goalkeeper who had a good afternoon between the posts for Tigre del Bengala.
The home defence relied on Rodrigo Berraondo, the thirty-year-old veteran in the back line, who guarded the Bilbo rearguard with his trademark solidity. Lauti Ríos, at right-back, received a yellow card after several minutes of physical play but did his defensive job. Chino Valencia on the right of midfield failed to create too much danger in attack, although he did close down well when necessary. Tigre del Bengala were more effective in their organisation: Roberto Zola in defence and Alberto Nader as his centre-half partner kept the line compact, while Chacho Álvarez, the twenty-nine-year-old striker with his streetwise experience, was a nuisance for the Bilbo centre-backs without managing to turn his approaches into goals.
The match revolved around the details, around those moments when the more focused side takes its chance. Tigre del Bengala were that side on Sunday: patient, well set, without needing to shine but effective when it mattered. Athletic de Bilbo did not deserve to lose, but they also did not do enough to win. A matchday that left the visitors with three points and confirmation that this will be a season where the margins are tighter than ever.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Athletic Bilbo and Tigre del Bengala: 0 wins for Athletic Bilbo, 2 draws and 0 for Tigre del Bengala.
Line-ups
Athletic Bilbo (4-4-2): Faustino Spagnoli, Noé Izquierdo, Elías Spinetta, Rodrigo Berraondo, Lauti Ríos, Juan Lera, Cacho Estévez, Cataldo Puentes, Chino Valencia, Stefano Sayago, Kiki Lobos.
Tigre del Bengala (4-4-2): Alejandro Farías, Rodolfo Ulloa, Alberto Nader, Ronaldo Ocampo, Stefano Bengoechea, Cris Bedialauneta, Patricio Cacciatore, Polaco Becker, Roberto Zola, Leonardo Bauer, Chacho Álvarez.
Where they stand
In Primera G - CABA, Athletic Bilbo are in position 7 with 40 points; Tigre del Bengala are in position 8 with 40 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 1
About the clubs
Athletic Bilbo, founded in 1923, from the La Boca neighbourhood, with 591 fans. Home ground: Estadio Bilbo.
Tigre del Bengala, founded in 1947, from the Villa Urquiza neighbourhood, with 655 fans. Home ground: Estadio Tigre del Bengala.
Coming up
Next match for Athletic Bilbo: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
Next match for Tigre del Bengala: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
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