Atletico Paratero1 - 0
N. Estrella Boedo
1,499 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $1,933,000
Match report
Sportivo Floresta Sur took a victory that, more than spectacular, was the sort that carries real weight in the table. A goal from Agustín Zanforlin at thirty-one years old, when many thought he had already given all he could to the profession, was enough to beat N. Estrella Boedo in a match where both sides played it safe. The home side's 4-4-2 formation worked like a fortress that the visitors never truly managed to breach, though they never gave up either. It was a tight match, one of those where the difference is made by the side that scores first and then sets about protecting the lead.
The match unfolded at an even tempo, without major shocks. Jorge Jalil in the Sportivo Floresta Sur goal had little to do, but when called upon he was alert; his youth and concentration allowed him to keep his reactions sharp. In midfield, Raúl Drago, the central midfielder of just eighteen years old, did an orderly job without trying to be the main man, while Vidal Cabrera at left-back controlled his flank. For the visitors, Saúl Berasategui and Eduardo Sacchetti tried to press, but ran into a defensive structure that did not give up unnecessary space. Matías Basile, in the home side's attacking midfield, was the link that gave Zanforlin his chances.
What became clear is that Sportivo Floresta Sur have in Zanforlin a goalscorer who still delivers when the team needs him, regardless of his age. N. Estrella Boedo leave without being blown away, but without being able to break the home resistance either. Tato Etcheverry had moments of quality in attack, but lacked the depth to be decisive. Jorge Jalil picked up a yellow card for a mistimed swipe, while the rest of the match passed without any major flashpoints. For Sportivo Floresta Sur, three vital points in the battle at the top; for the visitors, there is the desire for revenge.
Form guide
Atletico Paratero came in with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
N. Estrella Boedo came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between Atletico Paratero and N. Estrella Boedo: 1 win for Atletico Paratero, 1 draw and 0 for N. Estrella Boedo.
Line-ups
Atletico Paratero (4-4-2): Jorge Jalil, Vidal Cabrera, Galo Calabria, Ángel Gordon, Pablo Zappa, Tomi Mercado, Raúl Drago, Matías Basile, Misael Herrera, Agustín Zanforlin, Yago Tassinari.
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.
Where they stand
In Primera I - GBA Norte, Atletico Paratero are in position 13 with 32 points; N. Estrella Boedo are in position 6 with 43 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 16
About the clubs
Atletico Paratero ("Los paretos"), with 1,692 fans. Home ground: Estadio Juan Román Riquelme.
N. Estrella Boedo, with 1,478 fans. Home ground: Estadio N. Estrella Boedo.
Coming up
Next match for Atletico Paratero: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
Next match for N. Estrella Boedo: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
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