El Potrero de Vicente López
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La Esquina de Ingeniero Maschwitz
Match report
El Potrero de Vicente López and La Esquina de Ingeniero Maschwitz shared the points in a match that reflected the tactical balance of both sides. With identical 4-4-2 formations and similar mentalities, the match in Vicente López passed without any major incidents, with both teams prioritising defensive organisation over attacking ambition. Bautista Zilli's goal for the home side came in the first half, when the Merlo-born striker took advantage of a clear opportunity for his team. The "Left-footer" is just 22 years old but is already showing the composure that characterises footballers who grow up in neighbourhoods where football is the only escape. However, La Esquina were not disheartened. Benjamín Padilla, the 27-year-old Paraguayan defensive midfielder who dictates play from deep, found enough space to join the attack. The visitors' goal came from his strike, showcasing the reading of the game that characterises an experienced midfielder who has passed through several clubs. With his goal, Padilla levelled the match and gave some breathing space to a team that played away from home with tactical intelligence.
Brian Mejia put in a good defensive performance at the heart of the home defence, containing the opposing forwards' attacks with the solidity promised by the 22-year-old Uruguayan centre-back. Alejandro Zagaglia in goal for La Esquina also had a busy but assured afternoon, without any major scares but alert when required. Federico Bellandi, La Esquina's young centre-back, just over eighteen years old, looked organised and well positioned, confirming that the scout who spotted him at youth level saw something valuable.
The result was fair. Both teams deserved a draw on an opening matchday when neither wanted to take too many risks. El Potrero could not finish off an opponent who retreated in an orderly fashion, while La Esquina could not find the space to breach a well-organised home defence. A 1-1 draw to open the campaign without any clear conclusions.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between El Potrero de Vicente López and La Esquina de Ingeniero Maschwitz: 1 win for El Potrero de Vicente López, 0 draws and 0 for La Esquina de Ingeniero Maschwitz.
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Line-ups
El Potrero de Vicente López (4-4-2): Santino Schäfer, Coco Zubeldía, Brian Mejia, Nico Zindato, Ramiro Bossi, Darío Forni, Carlos Tavares, Quique Bono, Osvaldo Cohen, Sebastian Calabria, Bautista Zilli.
La Esquina de Ingeniero Maschwitz (4-4-2): Alejandro Zagaglia, Damian Botti, José Romiti, Federico Bellandi, Rocco Vivaldi, Turco Domínguez, Daniel Barrera, Benjamín Padilla, Coco Bartoli, Roberto Bonechi, Uriel Sanz.
Where they stand
In Primera F - GBA Norte, El Potrero de Vicente López are in position 13 with 31 points; La Esquina de Ingeniero Maschwitz are in position 16 with 26 points. See the full table
Other results from matchday 1
- General Rivadavia de Olivos 1-0 Club Atlético Teniente Agneta
- AD Beccar 2-1 El Fortín de Florida Oeste
- Pibes Bella Vista 1-1 Libertad Barrial de Pablo Nogués
- Mutual Trabajadores de Munro 0-1 Ferro Pilar
- Def. Garín Oeste 2-1 La Verdad de Pacheco
- Belgrano Munro 0-2 La Glorieta de Munro
- Liga Vicente López 1-1 Boca juniors
About the clubs
El Potrero de Vicente López, founded in 1947, from the Vicente López neighbourhood, with 782 fans. Home ground: Estadio Vicente.
La Esquina de Ingeniero Maschwitz, founded in 1947, from the Ingeniero Maschwitz neighbourhood, with 713 fans. Home ground: Estadio Ingeniero.
Coming up
Next match for El Potrero de Vicente López: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:45 GMT
Next match for La Esquina de Ingeniero Maschwitz: vs su proximo rival — Saturday 31 October at 13:30 GMT
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