Match Report: Berazategui Reserves 1-0 CA Claypole Reserves

Match Overview

A solitary second-half goal was enough to separate Berazategui Reserves and CA Claypole Reserves on May 28, 2026, as the home side secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory in the Argentine Reserve League. The match, played at the Estadio Norman Lee, kicked off at 21:00 under bright floodlights and in front of a modest but vocal crowd.

The win lifts Berazategui up the table, while CA Claypole remain rooted in the lower half after failing to convert several promising attacking moves into goals.

Key Moments

• 19th minute: Claypole’s winger, Kevin Silva, cut inside from the left and forced a diving save from Berazategui goalkeeper Lucas Díaz.
• 43rd minute: Berazategui striker Matías Acosta headed narrowly over from a corner – the best chance of a tight first half.
• 61st minute – Goal: Berazategui took the lead when midfielder Agustín Farías received a pass on the edge of the box, shifted onto his right foot, and curled a precise shot into the bottom corner, leaving Claypole’s keeper with no chance.
• 73rd minute: Claypole had a golden opportunity to equalise, but substitute Leandro Giménez scuffed his shot from eight yards out under pressure from a defender.
• 85th minute: A strong penalty claim for handball against a Berazategui defender was dismissed by the referee, much to the frustration of the Claypole bench.

Tactical Analysis

Berazategui set up in a 4-3-3 formation, looking to dominate possession and create width through full-backs Tomás Suárez and Nicolás Peña. Claypole matched them with a 4-4-2, but struggled to contain the home side’s midfield trio of Farías, Ramiro Gutiérrez, and Franco Ledesma.

The decisive goal came from a spell of sustained pressure. Berazategui worked the ball patiently across the pitch before Farías found space on the right side of the box. His finish was clinical – a reminder of the quality that makes him one of the league’s underrated playmakers.

Claypole’s best spells came in the final 15 minutes when they threw men forward, but Berazategui’s back four held firm. Centre-back Jonathan Roldán was particularly impressive, making six clearances and winning every aerial duel.

Standout Performers

• Agustín Farías (Berazategui): Scored the winner and was a constant threat from midfield, completing 87% of his passes.
• Jonathan Roldán (Berazategui): The defensive anchor who kept Claypole at bay with authoritative defending.
• Kevin Silva (Claypole): The visitors’ most dangerous player, but he lacked support in the final third.

League Context

This victory moves Berazategui Reserves into the top half of the Argentine Reserve League standings, building momentum after a mixed run of form. For CA Claypole Reserves, the result is a setback in their fight to move away from the relegation places. They have now lost three of their last four matches and will need to sharpen their finishing ahead of a crucial home fixture against Dock Sud Reserves.

Berazategui, meanwhile, will look to extend their winning run when they travel to San Martín de Burzaco Reserves next weekend. If Farías continues in this form, they could push for a playoff spot.