BTN News: San Fernando A had a fantastic Sunday, keeping their top spot in the men’s Metropolitan Tournament. They won 2-1 against Ciudad B, while Ducilo, their nearest rivals, lost to Lomas. This gave San Fernando A an eight-point lead at the top of the table. Ducilo, despite their loss, stayed in second place but is now closely followed by Banco Provincia, who beat Mitre 4-2. The fight for playoff spots is getting very exciting, with five teams separated by only four points.
Key Matches and the Standings
San Fernando A, coached by Ignacio Bergner, played without their Olympic and junior team players, who were at the Pan American Cup. Despite this, they won against Ciudad B. The game started with San Fernando A controlling the ball, but Ciudad B’s defense was strong for the first 15 minutes. Mateo Merlini scored at the 20-minute mark, thanks to a good play by Viviant and a mistake by Ciudad B’s defense, making it 1-0 at halftime.
The second half began with a near-goal for San Fernando A, but Ciudad B’s goalkeeper, González MÃnguez, made a great save. TobÃas Viviant then scored again ten minutes later. Ciudad B got their first penalty corner of the match and JeremÃas Boutet scored, making it 2-1. The last 15 minutes were tense, with Ciudad B putting a lot of pressure on San Fernando A, but they held on for the win. This win, along with Ducilo’s loss, let San Fernando A leave Núñez with their dreams of finishing as the number one team still alive.
Exciting Matches in the Women’s Division and Close Contests for Playoff Spots
In the women’s division, the top team Lomas drew 2-2 with San Lorenzo. Santa Bárbara missed a chance to get closer as they also drew 3-3 with Ciudad. This kept the nine-point gap. Gimnasia y Esgrima moved to third place by beating Arquitectura 3-0. San Fernando moved to fifth after winning 2-1 against Quilmes. Italiano took the last playoff spot for now with a 1-0 win over Banco Provincia. The relegation battle is intense, with St. Catherine’s and Vélez both winning away games and now tied at 11 points. SIC is at the bottom, two points behind.
GEBA Shows Strength in Dominant Win Over Arquitectura
One of the most awaited matches was between Arquitectura and GEBA, two of the best teams. Instead of a close game, GEBA dominated from the start. Catalina Alimenti, the top scorer, gave GEBA the lead with a good team play at six minutes. Both teams had chances, but great goalkeeping from Gomis (Arquitectura) and Dodorico (GEBA) kept the score the same until Mercedes Taboada made it 2-0 at 22 minutes, assisted by Alimenti.
In the second half, Arquitectura tried hard but could not score. GEBA scored their third goal with a play between Taboada and Alimenti, ending the game 3-0. This win showed GEBA’s strength and good tactics, while Arquitectura struggled under pressure, leading to their coach being sent off.
Conclusion
San Fernando A’s win and good play have kept them at the top of the Metropolitan Tournament. The fight for playoff spots is still very close, with many teams trying to get in. In the women’s division, the competition is also tough, with teams fighting for top spots and to avoid relegation. As the season goes on, the excitement is growing, promising more exciting matches and changes in the standings.
