Berazategui Reserves 0 – 1 Estrella del Sur Reserves
Argentine Reserve League – 25 June 2026

Estrella del Sur Reserves claimed a gritty away victory at the Estadio Normal de Berazategui on Thursday evening, edging past their hosts 1-0 in an Argentine Reserve League encounter that was tighter than the scoreline suggests. The result lifts Estrella del Sur into a promising position in the early season standings, while Berazategui Reserves are left to rue missed chances in front of goal.

Match Overview

The match, played under the floodlights on a warm June night, started at a high tempo. Both sides pressed aggressively from the opening whistle, but it was the visitors who gradually took control of possession. Berazategui Reserves, however, looked dangerous on the counter-attack, stretching the Estrella del Sur defence with quick transitions. Goalkeepers on both sides were called into action early, with the score remaining 0-0 at half-time.

Key Moment

The decisive moment arrived in the 63rd minute. Estrella del Sur Reserves won a free kick just outside the penalty area after a foul committed 25 yards from goal. The set piece was swung in with pace and precision, and centre-back Santiago Paredes rose highest to power a header past the Berazategui goalkeeper, giving the visitors a lead they would not relinquish.

Tactical Analysis

Berazategui Reserves attempted to respond immediately, shifting to a more aggressive 4-3-3 formation and introducing fresh legs from the bench. However, Estrella del Sur’s defensive discipline was commendable; they dropped into a compact 4-4-2 block, denying space between the lines and forcing long-range efforts that rarely troubled the away keeper. The hosts managed just two shots on target in the second half, both dealt with comfortably.

Estrella del Sur, in contrast, were content to soak up pressure and hit on the break. Their midfield pivot, Luis Moreno, delivered a man‑of‑the‑match performance, breaking up play and distributing the ball with intelligence. His work ensured the visitors never looked entirely under threat despite Berazategui’s late surge.

Standout Player

While Paredes took the headlines with the winning goal, it was the collective defensive effort that earned Estrella del Sur the points. Full‑back Federico Ríos was particularly impressive, winning six tackles and making eight clearances, while goalkeeper Ignacio Vázquez kept a clean sheet with two fine stops in the first half.

Season Impact

The win moves Estrella del Sur Reserves up to sixth in the Argentine Reserve League table with 10 points from six matches, while Berazategui Reserves drop to 12th, now with just one victory from their opening six fixtures. For Berazategui, the margin for error is shrinking, and head coach Martín Pellegrini will be demanding a sharper attacking edge in training this week. Estrella del Sur, meanwhile, will look to build on this hard‑fought result when they host a mid‑table side next weekend.