N. Estrella Boedo2 - 1Mutual Abasto

Nueva Estrella Boedo took a deserved win against Mutual Abasto in a match where both sides set out with balanced football and no major tactical surprises. The 2-1 in favour of the home side reflected well what was seen on the pitch: two 4-4-2 formations that looked to stay solid at the back without entirely giving up on attacking play. The Boedo side made the most of home advantage with greater efficiency and knew how to manage a result that was never in critical danger, although Mutual Abasto had their moments to cause concern.

Saúl Berasategui was the outstanding figure for the home side with two key contributions: a goal and an assist that allowed him to lead the attack from his striker role. The 25-year-old Chilean showed the sort of craft he brings when he is on form. Tato Etcheverry, just 17, scored the second goal and confirmed that he can make his presence felt even in matches where Nueva Estrella Boedo do not need to overexert themselves. At the back, Eduardo Sacchetti looked assured in the centre of defence despite being only 18, although he picked up a booking for his defensive enthusiasm. Brian Nieto kept Mutual Abasto alive with his goal; the 22-year-old striker was the visitors’ attacking spearhead, although his team-mates could not create too many clear chances for him. Benjamín Santos, Abasto’s left-back, registered an assist that showed the team did not come as tourists, but it was not enough for more. Adriano Vincenzi in the home defence also saw yellow for overzealous defending, which shows this was a match in which both sides went at each other without mercy but without too much creativity.

The result improves Nueva Estrella Boedo’s numbers in the Primera I - GBA Norte table after this sixth matchday. Mutual Abasto leave with the feeling that they competed well, though with the frustration of not finding more attacking depth to take at least a draw.

In the last 2 meetings between N. Estrella Boedo and Mutual Abasto: 0 wins for N. Estrella Boedo, 2 draws and 0 for Mutual Abasto.

• Mutual Abasto 1-1 N. Estrella Boedo
• Mutual Abasto 1-1 N. Estrella Boedo

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N. Estrella Boedo (4-4-2): Diego Bevilacqua, Adriano Vincenzi, Eduardo Sacchetti, Bauti Zárate, Hugo Yacante, Víctor Serrano, Manu Tagle, Tato Etcheverry, Alberto Najib, Stefano Braun, Saúl Berasategui.

Mutual Abasto (4-4-2): Lionel Quaglia, Galo Basaldua, Benjamín Muñiz, Geremías Barba, Tobías Baldini, Benjamín Santos, Adolfo Zalla, Brian Nieto, Yoel Quintero, Rocco Bazzani, Joaco Borgia.

In Primera I - GBA Norte, N. Estrella Boedo are in position 6 with 43 points; Mutual Abasto are in position 11 with 37 points. See the full table

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N. Estrella Boedo, with 1,478 fans. Home ground: Estadio N. Estrella Boedo.

Mutual Abasto, with 1,586 fans. Home ground: Estadio Mutual Abasto.

Next match for N. Estrella Boedo: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT

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