Veterinaria Saavedra and Ferro Pompeya shared the points in a match that left more questions than answers on matchday 6 of Primera I in GBA Oeste. The 0-0 was the result of two teams who set up in similar fashion on the pitch but who, when it mattered, lacked the impetus needed to break through the defensive lock. Both opted for a 4-4-2 formation with a balanced mentality, which in practice translated into a predictable match where the forwards never managed to find genuinely dangerous spaces.
For Saavedra, Maximiliano Vecchi put in a good shift despite being 31, although he was unable to convert the chances he needed. Corona tried to add dynamism in midfield down the right, but Ferro Pompeya managed to neutralise his movement. In defence, Mauricio Naranjo picked up a booking for his recklessness but kept the line solid. For the visitors, goalkeeper Joaco Rondinelli also went into the book, although he was not called upon to make any major saves. Lautaro Kaczmarek, with his 33 years of experience, was a wall at the back. Bastian Rojo tried to contribute down the left without much success, while Ezequiel Guerra in central midfield was more disciplined than creative.
The goalless draw was a fair reflection of a match lacking precision with the final pass and decisiveness when it came to seeking the goal. For Veterinaria Saavedra, it felt like two points dropped at home. Ferro Pompeya will be satisfied with the result, but without having shown any clear attacking intent. Neither squad managed to capitalise on the opposition's weaknesses.
Vet. Saavedra came in with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Ferro Pompeya came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
In the last meeting between Vet. Saavedra and Ferro Pompeya: 0 wins for Vet. Saavedra, 0 draws and 1 for Ferro Pompeya.
Vet. Saavedra (4-4-2): Santiago Brancato, Cristian Gallardo, Gustavo Plaza, Mauricio Naranjo, Pedro Jimenez, Tincho Rosati, Lorenzo Valsecchi, Elián Navarro, Joaquín Corona, Walter Gordillo, Maximiliano Vecchi.
Ferro Pompeya (4-4-2): Joaco Rondinelli, Bastian Rojo, Lautaro Kaczmarek, Tito Ibarra, Wilfredo Vitale, Alexis Romagnoli, Chacho Bernardi, Ezequiel Guerra, Giuliano Montañez, Cris Viardot, Marcelo Baldelli.
In Primera I - GBA Oeste, Vet. Saavedra are in position 9 with 38 points; Ferro Pompeya are in position 16 with 29 points. See the full table
Vet. Saavedra, with 1,729 fans. Home ground: Estadio Vet. Saavedra.
Ferro Pompeya, with 1,475 fans. Home ground: Estadio Ferro Pompeya.
Next match for Vet. Saavedra: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
Next match for Ferro Pompeya: vs su proximo rival — Sunday 1 November at 00:45 GMT
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