Juventud Abasto did not need to boast to overcome Almagro in a match where both sides opted for similar set-ups but only one knew how to make the most of the chances. The final 3-1 on Sunday at the home side's pitch was more than comfortable: it was a lesson in efficiency. With both teams in a 4-4-2 and an even mentality, what made the difference was the quality in the details and the ability to be in the right place when the ball arrived. Almagro competed without giving in, but Juventud Abasto managed things away from home the way they know how, even if it was at home.
Left-back Seba Zella was one of the most active players on the pitch. At 27 and in his prime, he scored a goal and provided an assist that shows how danger can be created constantly from defence. Out wide, Axel Arichabaleta also made the most of his tactical youth to get on the scoresheet. Up front, Galo Andueza was another who appeared on the scoresheet, thanks to that striker's instinct for reading everyone else's movements before they have even been completed. For Almagro, Turco Greenberg — a playmaker from Rosario who knows his way around technique — scored the visitors' goal, but it was little consolation for an afternoon where his side could not find the necessary synchronicity. Leandro Tassone in the Juventud Abasto goal was forced into action only at specific moments; his yellow card came without any real drama in the result.
Juventud Abasto keep adding points in Primera L de GBA Oeste and confirm that when the pieces fall into place, the team has defensive solidity and attacking accuracy. Almagro, meanwhile, will have to look at why they became so switched off in the second half. It was not a disaster, but nor was the tactical balance enough to nick anything positive from this zone.
Juventud Abasto came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 4 matches.
Almagro came in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 4 matches.
In the last 2 meetings between Juventud Abasto and Almagro: 0 wins for Juventud Abasto, 0 draws and 2 for Almagro.
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.
Almagro (4-4-2): Andrés Astudillo, Galo Cadel, Mauricio Altuna, Yoel Carrasco, Yair Jiménez, Adrián Palomeque, Dante Wolf, Ramon Spadafora, Nahuel Mora, Walter Botti, Turco Greenberg.
In Primera L - GBA Oeste, Juventud Abasto are in position 2 with 53 points; Almagro are in position 8 with 42 points. See the full table
Juventud Abasto, with 1,731 fans. Home ground: Estadio Juventud Abasto.
Almagro, with 1,662 fans. Home ground: Estadio Almagro.
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