Juventud Abasto took full advantage of home turf from start to finish to dominate Sportivo Once Sur in the West, on a day when the home side showed defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. The three-one victory on matchday 19 of Primera L - GBA Oeste was more than deserved, the result of a sustained performance that allowed the home side to control the tempo of the match without needing to take excessive risks. Both teams lined up with the same tactical shape, a balanced 4-4-2 that in theory promised parity, but Juventud Abasto knew how to impose their game early on.
At the back, Ivo Caro was a constant presence in the heart of the Abasto defence. The 26-year-old centre-back, brought up in the south and hardened by previous battles, read the spaces well and anticipated the visiting attack’s movements intelligently. Although he picked up a yellow card, his performance was solid, with a rating of 7.6 that reflects a consistent shift’s work. Seba Zella on the left flank was also an important factor in the containment, fulfilling both his defensive duties and contributing in attack from full-back. The visiting side, with young figures such as Cristian Iturbe in midfield, tried to create danger without managing any clear-cut chances in the first half.
Where Juventud Abasto made the difference was in front of goal. Galo Andueza opened the scoring with a goal that restored confidence to the home side. The 28-year-old forward, who grew up in the workshops of Bahía Blanca watching his father repair engines, once again showed that instinct for appearing where he is needed most, finishing off a move that led to the lead. Then came Emiliano Arestizabal from left-back, the 23-year-old youngster born in Tigre, adding another goal that steered Juventud Abasto towards a comfortable result. Sportivo Once Sur pulled one back through Cristian Iturbe, the Mendoza midfielder who struck the ball with precision at the right moment, narrowing the gap but without the urgency that might have allowed the visitors to mount a genuine assault.
Leonardo Arnaldi up front for Abasto wrapped up the scoring with the third goal, the Uruguayan forward completing a display in which the home side kept their shape and made the most of their chances. Joaco Pollini, the visiting left-back, contributed an assist that at least produced the consolation goal, but his rating of 6.5 shows an afternoon in which Once Sur were exposed at the back. Juventud Abasto’s superiority was reflected, without fuss, in a scoreline that does not quite reflect how hard the visitors worked, but which fully justifies the home side’s performance on a night when football was direct and effective.
Juventud Abasto came in with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Sportivo Once Sur came in with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
In the last 2 meetings between Juventud Abasto and Sportivo Once Sur: 1 win for Juventud Abasto, 0 draws and 1 for Sportivo Once Sur.
Juventud Abasto (4-4-2): Leandro Tassone, Seba Zella, Tobías Conti, Ivo Caro, Axel Arichabaleta, Emiliano Arestizabal, Yamil Valdez, Cesar Biscardi, Fabián Gallo, Leonardo Arnaldi, Galo Andueza.
Sportivo Once Sur (4-4-2): Manuel Belmonte, Joaco Pollini, Lucio Aranguren, Kevin Saavedra, Mario Arce, Pichi González, Jorge Bonincontro, Cristian Iturbe, Nilo Rodríguez, Walter Bonaventura, Silvio Merlo.
In Primera L - GBA Oeste, Juventud Abasto are in position 2 with 53 points; Sportivo Once Sur are in position 3 with 46 points. See the full table
Juventud Abasto, with 1,756 fans. Home ground: Estadio Juventud Abasto.
Sportivo Once Sur, with 1,783 fans. Home ground: Estadio Sportivo Once Sur.
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