Yesterday afternoon, in front of almost 200 spectators, San Antonio beat Unidos 4-0 in the match that opened the first date of the 2024 Apertura Tournament organized by the Liga Deportiva.
The performance of the Albiceleste team, now managed by Julio Márquez, was good and at times very good, because the new coach was able to quickly instill in his men some concepts from his football manual, but also because the hierarchy of the reinforcements that arrived at the club, all from Capilla, was evident.
From the start, San Antonio was a compact, well-positioned, dynamic team that moved as a block and was concerned with being neat in its handling of the ball, with the offensive projection of the two fullbacks plus interesting mobility up front to try to create gaps in the closed defensive scheme presented by its rival.
The first novelty that this brand new version of the team from Avenida Güiraldes offered was the position of Brian Gutiérrez as the first central marker, pairing with Mirko Hurtado, Joel Greco and Iván García on the wings, with the presence of Gonzalo Quiroga as a holding midfielder, plus the permanent assistance of Juan Oscariz, slightly leaning on the right, with Agustín Saulino starting from behind, as a false midfielder, and with Alexis Quiroga free, floating at the exit of the central circle to make use of his runs into the air and to accompany the two clean forwards, captain Luis Ramírez and Luján native Jonatán Gómez positioned as a 9 in the area.
Unidos opted for a conservative approach, with Damián Tuffo and José Aquino established in the dugout, with two professional marking midfielders such as Maximiliano Barraza and Adrián Cufré, with Rodrigo Leguizamón playing midfield to fill the midfield, with the idea of reducing spaces and with Matías Gómez as the only attacking card but too far from his teammates and Emilio Rossé’s goal, who had a much more than quiet day.
As the minutes went by, San Antonio strengthened its dominance and took the lead in the 41st minute of the first half when López pushed the ball into the goal after a great move by the eldest Quiroga and a little while later, López himself took advantage of a mistake by the black and gold defender and extended the lead to two before the end of the first half.
Those two goals in a row ruined Unidos’ plan to hold on to a draw, and right at the start of the second half, first Ramírez, at 5′, and then Saulino, at 8′, sealed the final result.
The expulsion of the temperamental Brian Cufré, which occurred at 12′, is just a statistical note because San Antonio slowly took its foot off the accelerator and made several changes (Lucas Avalos, Francisco Olivera, Agustín Cejas, Segundo Ortiz and José Romero, who has already recovered from a painful rib injury, came on) to protect those who were cautioned and to take care of those who were most tired from the effort before lowering the curtain on a match in which he was almost the only protagonist and which allows him to look with quite a bit of optimism to the future.
Saint Anthony: Emilio Rosé (6); Joel Greco (7), Brian Gutierrez (7), Mirko Hurtado (6) (replaced by Jose Romero) and Ivan Garcia (6); Juan Oscariz (7), Gonzalo Quiroga (6) (later Lucas Avalos 5), Agustin Saulino (6) (plus Francisco Olivera) and Alexis Quiroga (7) (replaced by Segundo Ortiz); Luis Ramirez (7) and Jonathan Lopez (7) (later Agustin Cejas). DT: Julio Marquez.
Joined: Mariano Benitez (6); Jose Salaverry (5), Damian Tuffo (6), Jose Aquino (6) and Brian Cufre (5); Mateo Lescano (5), Maximiliano Barraza (6) (later Timoteo Lopez), Adrian Cufre (5) (replaced by Emiliano Ramirez) and Matias Charbonier (5) (later Juan Segundo Gomez); Rodrigo Leguizamon (6) (later Enrique Gutierrez) and Matias Gomez (5) (replaced by Maximo Bernal). DT: Sebastian Heredia and Miguel Lopez.
Goals: 41′ and 44′ López, 50′ Ramírez and 53′ Saulino, all for San Antonio.
Judge: Dario Moreno.
Expelled: 57′ Cufré (U).
Public: 180 spectators.
The Figure: Juan Oscariz (7) from San Antonio.
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How did San Antonio’s new coach Julio Márquez impact the team’s performance in their 4-0 victory over Unidos?
San Antonio Dominates Unidos 4-0 in 2024 Apertura Tournament Opener
In a thrilling match, San Antonio emerged victorious against Unidos with a convincing 4-0 win in the opening game of the 2024 Apertura Tournament. The match, played in front of almost 200 spectators, saw San Antonio’s newly appointed coach Julio Márquez’s tactics come to fruition as his team dominated the game from start to finish.
San Antonio started strongly, with a compact, well-positioned, and dynamic team that moved as a block, showcasing neat ball handling and offensive projection. The new coach’s influence was evident, with the team’s reinforcements from Capilla making a significant impact. Brian Gutiérrez, playing as the first central marker, paired well with Mirko Hurtado, Joel Greco, and Iván García on the wings, while Gonzalo Quiroga provided stability as a holding midfielder.
Unidos, on the other hand, opted for a conservative approach, with Damián Tuffo and José Aquino in the dugout, and two professional marking midfielders in Maximiliano Barraza and Adrián Cufré. However, their plan to hold on to a draw was ruined when López scored two goals in a row, first in the 41st minute and then in the 44th minute, taking advantage of a mistake by the Unidos defender.
The second half saw San Antonio continue to assert their dominance, with Ramírez scoring in the 50th minute and Saulino in the 53rd minute, sealing the final result. The expulsion of Brian Cufré in the 12th minute of the second half was a mere statistical note, as San Antonio made several changes to protect their cautioned players and rest their tired ones.
The match was a resounding success for San Antonio, with their new coach’s tactics
Comprehensive Report: San Antonio Dominates Unidos 4-0 in 2024 Apertura Tournament
In a decisive match, San Antonio secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Unidos in the opening fixture of the 2024 Apertura Tournament, organized by the Liga Deportiva. This impressive win showcased the team’s solid performance under the guidance of new coach Julio Márquez.
San Antonio’s Dominant Performance
From the onset, San Antonio demonstrated a compact, well-positioned, and dynamic team that moved as a block, focusing on neat ball handling and creating opportunities through the offensive projection of their fullbacks and interesting mobility up front. This approach allowed them to dominate the game and eventually take the lead.
New-look San Antonio
The team from Avenida Güiraldes introduced a new formation, featuring Brian Gutiérrez as the first central marker, paired with Mirko Hurtado, Joel Greco, and Iván García on the wings. Gonzalo Quiroga played as a holding midfielder, with Juan Oscariz providing permanent assistance on the right. Agustín Saulino started from behind as a false midfielder, while Alexis Quiroga floated freely, utilizing his runs into the air and supporting the two clean forwards, captain Luis Ramírez and Luján native Jonatán Gómez, positioned as a 9 in the area.
Unidos’ Conservative Approach
Unidos, on the other hand, opted for a conservative approach, with Damián Tuffo and José Aquino in the dugout. They employed two professional marking midfielders, Maximiliano Barraza and Adrián Cufré, to reduce spaces and limit San Antonio’s attacking options. However, this strategy was ultimately unsuccessful as San Antonio’s dominant performance made it difficult for Unidos to create scoring opportunities.
Match Highlights
San Antonio took the lead in the 41st minute of the first half when López pushed the ball into the goal following a great move by the eldest Quiroga. López himself capitalized on a mistake by the black and gold defender, extending the lead to two before the end of the first half. In the second half, Ramírez scored at 5′, and Saulino sealed the final result at 8′.
Expulsion and Substitutions
The expulsion of Brian Cufré, which occurred at 12′, was a mere statistical note as San Antonio took their foot off the accelerator, making several substitutions to protect those who were cautioned and to take care of those who needed rest.
Bolivian Football Update
In other Bolivian football news, The Strongest defeated San Antonio Bulo Bulo 2-0 in the Liga Boliviana Apertura 2024, while San Antonio Bulo Bulo is slated to face Bolívar in an upcoming match [[1]][[2]][[3]].
San Antonio’s 4-0 victory over Unidos in the 2024 Apertura Tournament showcases the team’s solid performance under new coach Julio Márquez. With their dominant display, San Antonio solidifies their position as a strong contender in the tournament.
