ASN’s Brian Sciaretta takes you thru the weekend for Individuals overseas, together with detailed ideas on Tessmann, Pukstas, McKenzie, the PSV trio, Paxten Aaronson, and extra.
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April 16, 2024
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THE WEEKEND FOR AMERICANS overseas was once more one other quiet one. As all the time, there have been some exceptions, corresponding to Tanner Tessmann, who was the perfect American participant of the weekend in Europe or Gio Reyna, who made his first begin for Nottingham Forest. Apart from that, there weren’t too many important constructive tales to interrupt down.
Sadly, there have been many instances of excessive profile American gamers lacking video games both on account of harm, squad rotation, or flat out not being chosen.
For instance, the newest harm to Chris Richards noticed him miss Crystal Palace’s beautiful win over Liverpool at Anfield. Tyler Adams was nonetheless out with again spasms. Luca de la Torre couldn’t swimsuit up for Celta Vigo. The identical for Ricardo Pepi at PSV or Taylor Sales space at Utrecht. Joe Scally was unused for M’Gladbach. Jordan Pefok was injured after a 10-minute shift for M’Gladbach. Kevin Paredes didn’t get off the bench for Wolfsburg. Tim Weah was unused for Juventus. Christian Pulisic was given a little bit of a relaxation and solely got here off the bench for AC Milan. Tim Ream didn’t swimsuit up for Fulham. John Brooks solely noticed minutes off the bench for Hoffenheim.
All of this doesn’t lay the foundations for weekend.
However there was good, there was unhealthy, and there was a lot to cowl.
So, let’s get into it.
Tessman’s large time brace for Venezia
In the course of a promotion hunt, groups want large performances from high gamers. On Saturday, Tanner Tessmann delivered for Venezia in a 2-0 win over Brescia. The U.S. U-23 middle mid scored two targets in a 2-0 win over Brescia.
However it wasn’t simply the targets, Tessmann was good in each side of the sport together with passing from distance, protection, and ball-winning.
In the meantime, Gianluca Busio was additionally sturdy for 86 minutes earlier than leaving with Venezia up 1-0.
This win stored Venezia in third place in Serie B. To climb into the highest two, they’re going to wish Como to lose and that’s a troublesome ask on condition that Como has gained 4 video games in a row. Each groups have 5 video games left. Como has a 3 level edge however Venezia has an enormous edge in purpose differential.
As for Busio and Tessmann, it’s been an ideal season. Particularly for Tessmann who very a lot seems like a participant who will probably be in a high league subsequent 12 months. He’s bodily, technical, and good. Tessmann seems like a man who will transfer on from Venezia, even when they’re promoted. Busio can also be in all probability on his method up.
Each gamers will probably be on the Olympic crew, however Tessmann seems like a candidate to be the captain.
Reyna makes first Forest begin
Gio Reyna made his first begin for Nottingham Forest on Saturday in a 2-2 draw with Wolves. The USMNT midfielder performed 71 minutes and his finest second got here in first half stoppage time when his nook kick turned out to be an help for an equalizer.
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— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) April 13, 2024
It was an enormous stage for Reyna to get a begin – a troublesome however winnable recreation in the course of a relegation battle the place Forest is simply secure on purpose differential over Luton City. This outcome strikes them some extent forward.
However Reyna had some good moments on this recreation. He helped advance the assault and seemed for the harmful move. He was clearly participant to show possession into possibilities. Was it sufficient to present him extra begins? Who is aware of at this level? However this season is about him taking part in and getting again right into a rhythm. It’s extremely unlikely he’ll return to Forest after this.
In the meantime, Matt Turner has a special set of issues that may not be fixable this offseason. The USMNT goalkeeper watched from the bench, once more.
Tillman leads PSV previous Vitesse
It was all the time doubtless for this to be an unpleasant recreation. A PSV crew coasting to the Eredivisie title with Vitesse set it final place. With that stated, it was not surprising to see PSV demolish Vitesse 6-0.
Malik Tillman began and performed 62 minutes. He scored PSV’s second purpose and now has seven targets and 9 assists for the season. It’s been a really productive 12 months for Tillman and it’ll finish within the title.
As for subsequent 12 months, PSV has powerful selections to make. Bayern Munich stays his mum or dad membership and PSV’s buyout will doubtless be costly.
That then applies to Sergino Dest, who can also be having an ideal season for PSV on mortgage from Barcelona. He was sturdy once more within the win over Vitesse. However can PSV purchase Tillman? Can they purchase Dest? Can they purchase each? That turns into an enormous buy for PSV.
As for Ricardo Pepi, he continues to be out with a knock. He’s one other participant who’s attempting to show he is able to shoulder extra accountability subsequent season. He’s finished effectively together with his restricted minutes.
Lastly, Paxten Aaronson went 90 minutes for Vitesse. He has truly performed in addition to potential for such a foul crew. Vitesse is in horrible form, however Aaronson continues to create alternatives for them. He will probably be in fine condition subsequent 12 months, whether or not again at Eintracht or on one other mortgage.
McKenzie & Genk draw Cercle
Mark McKenzie and Genk performed Cercle Brugge to a 1-1 draw to cap a pleasant begin to the Championship spherical of the Belgian first division. With the highest six groups within the playoffs, Genk has earned a complete of seven factors from 9 video games.
McKenzie has been part of that, and he had one more good recreation within the draw with Cercle Brugge. He was passing effectively, he was defending effectively, and he’s on the upswing because the USMNT heads towards the Copa (he additionally may very well be on the record for the Olympics as an overage participant). He’s additionally about able to enter right into a switch window the place he’s doubtless on the transfer.
The one factor that didn’t go proper on at the present time was in stoppage time when he had a header off a set piece that would have gained it, however as an alternative McKenzie’s effort was saved.
Bello assists in LASK upset win
In one of many extra surprising upsets, LASK utterly outplayed Salzburg in a 3-1 upset win. After the sport, Gerhard Struber was sacked as Salzburg’s supervisor – lower than a 12 months after he was sacked by the New York Crimson Bulls.
What was noteworthy about this recreation was that George Bello went the space and assisted on the third LASK purpose. The U.S. U-23 eligible and former Atlanta United left again additionally began the play when he pressured a turnover.
Bello fell off the radar for a lot of American followers after a troublesome stint at Arminia Bielefeld the place the membership was relegated back-to-back seasons. However Bello remains to be working exhausting within the Austrian Bundesliga and is quietly doing effectively. He might not make the Olympic crew or return to the USMNT, however he may need an opportunity ultimately. For now, he’s on a extra blue-collar route together with his profession and it’s serving him effectively.
Yanks in England
In a London Derby, Fulham pulled off an enormous 2-0 away win over West Ham to finish a three-game tough patch. Antonee Robinson was as soon as once more on his recreation and the USMNT left again put in a powerful shift on each side of the ball. With 5 video games remaining, Fulham is within the secure zone the place they don’t seem to be in competition for promotion or usually are not threatened with relegation. On one other word, Tim Ream was not within the matchday squad and his function at Fulham has been reducing sharply in 2024.
Auston Trusty went the total 90 for Sheffield United in a 2-0 loss to Brentford. The loss places the membership yet one more step nearer in the direction of sealing relegation. The membership is 11 factors deep with six video games remaining. Regardless of its -54 purpose differential on the season, Sheffield United have been taking part in higher and are making ready for all times within the Championship. It wasn’t recreation for Trusty who struggled in his duels, passing from distance, and in his ball-winning.
Elsewhere within the Championship, Tyler Adams hit a bump within the street in his comeback and has now missed two weeks on account of again spasms. He’ll hope to construct momentum for this summer time’s Copa America within the closing 5 video games however he must get on the sphere and present sturdiness.
It stays to be seen if Chris Richards will maintain his beginning job after Crystal Palace’s beautiful 1-0 win at Anfield. It’s been season for him to get on the sphere, however this was not recreation to overlook. The USMNT central defender is working his method again from an harm that was anticipated to maintain him out 2-3 weeks.
Within the Championship, the large winner among the many Individuals within the league was Josh Sargent who didn’t rating for Norwich, however was nonetheless efficient in serving to his crew provide you with an enormous 1-0 away win over Preston North Finish. PNE was one in all 4 groups chasing Norwich and this outcome strengthened Norwich’s maintain on sixth place – the ultimate playoff place. Duane Holmes began for Preston North Finish however couldn’t create or do a lot in his 81 minutes.
An excellent season for Haji Wright will doubtless not lead to a playoff berth for Coventry after an unpleasant 3-0 loss away to a determined Birmingham Metropolis crew that climbed out of the relegation zone with the win. Wright has 15 Championship targets for Coventry and has been an essential participant, however until he’s bought this summer time, he’ll stay within the Championship because the membership has misplaced three of its final 4 to finish any real looking hope of promotion. Towards Birmingham Metropolis, Wright was held in verify.
Reggie Cannon hasn’t performed a lot in latest months, however he performed the second half of QPR’s 3-0 loss to a Hull Metropolis crew that’s attempting to make a late push to make the playoffs. They sit seventh, six factors behind Norwich (Hull has 4 video games remaining whereas Norwich has three). QPR is three factors away from relegation with three to play. Cannon is on a brand new deal and is being paid effectively, so shifting out of QPR will probably be powerful. He simply must put his head down and discover a method to play.
In the meantime, Lynden Gooch remained out with a knock and didn’t play in Stoke Metropolis’s 1-1 away draw with Sheffield Wednesday. Stoke is simply three factors away from the relegation zone with three video games to play.
Yanks in Italy
Within the Derby della Mole, Juventus visited Torino and performed to a boring 0-0 draw. Weston McKennie didn’t do a lot in his 90 minutes of motion. That was higher than Tim Weah, who didn’t get off the bench. Whereas Weah had a pleasant run in the course of the season, he has fallen outdoors Max Allegri’s plans in the meanwhile. Weah remains to be looking for his first 2000-minute season.
Milan travelled to face Sassuolo, who’re within the relegation zone, and performed to a disappointing 3-3 draw. There was some squad rotation after the membership’s midweek loss to Roma within the Europa League. Christian Pulisic got here off the bench within the sixty fifth minute whereas Yunus Musah began and lasted solely 55 minutes.
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— AC Milan (@acmilan) April 14, 2024
I get the sensation that if Musah doesn’t flip issues round subsequent season, it may very well be a foul scenario. There will probably be questions whether or not he’s enhancing from the times when he was 18 in La Liga.
In Serie B, Como defeated Bari 2-1 maintained its three-point lead on second place, the final spot for automated promotion. Nicholas Gioacchini performed the final 13 minutes for Como and got here on with the rating 2-0. It stays to be seen what his function with the membership will probably be in the event that they’re promoted. Has he finished sufficient to maintain a spot off the bench or will Como search for one other ahead. If he can get a purpose or an help down the stretch, it should assist.
On the play, Lund confirmed off his misleading pace to maneuver previous his defenders and ship in an ideal cross that was transformed by Alessio Butttaro.
Sadly for Palermo, they squandered a lead and performed to a 1-1 draw. They’re 13 factors off automated promotion and eight factors secure of the playoff line. Now it’s simply making ready for the playoffs. Lund has been taking part in effectively as of late. He surpassed the 2000 minute threshold this season on this recreation and he has two targets and three assists.
Lastly in Serie B, Lecco posted a uncommon win after they defeated Reggiana 1-0 on Saturday. Andrija Novakovich performed 82 minutes within the win. Regardless of the win, Lecco sit final and are 9 factors away from the relegation playoff.
Yanks in Germany
It was usually a horrible weekend for Individuals within the Bundesliga as lots of the acquainted names didn’t play, had been injured, or solely noticed restricted minutes.
Within the Bundesliga, we now have a brand new champion after Bayern Munich was dethroned after a decade. Bayer Leverkusen sealed the title with a 5-0 win over Werder Bremen. American teenage ahead Joel Imasuen was an unused sub for Werder Bremen, and he’s on the lookout for his second look after making his Bundesliga debut two weeks in the past in a cameo.
Timothy Chandler was an unused sub for Eintracht Frankfurt in a 3-0 loss away to Stuttgart. Kevin Paredes hasn’t been significantly sharp since his return from the worldwide window in March and he didn’t get off the bench for Wolfsburg in a 3-0 loss to Leipzig.
Paredes faces an fascinating summer time. It wouldn’t be shocking if the potential of a mortgage is explored until he will get sizzling down the stretch this season. Wolfsburg is simply two factors away from the relegation zone. It’s going to be very fascinating as their 5 remaining video games embrace three video games in opposition to groups within the relegation battle: Bochum, Mainz, and Darmstadt.
Bayern Munich defeated Cologne 2-0 on a bittersweet day the place they misplaced their title. German-American ahead Damion Downs, 19, went the final 14 minutes for Cologne however didn’t do something noteworthy. Cologne is 4 factors deep into automated promotion and issues are trying grim. For Downs, nevertheless, the two.Bundesliga would provide a extra real looking alternative to play.
Borussia Monchengladbach lackluster season is sort of over and in its most up-to-date recreation, the membership misplaced at house to Borussia Dortmund 2-1. This was a horrible recreation for the membership’s two American gamers. Jordan Pefok subbed into the sport within the seventy fifth minute however left after 10 minutes with an harm. It doesn’t appear doubtless that Monchengladbach will probably be exercising the choice to purchase him on the mortgage from Union Berlin. It will ship Pefok into an unsure offseason.
In the meantime, Joe Scally didn’t get off the bench for Monchengladbach and there are some troubling indicators concerning the membership’s plans for him and his future there. It’s early, however this offseason might current questions for the Lengthy Island native.
Hoffenheim have misplaced 4 of 5 following an unpleasant 4-1 defeat to relegation battling Mainz. American supervisor Pellegrino Matarazzo has seen his membership fall to ninth. Additionally on this recreation, John Brooks performed the final half-hour and entered with the rating 2-0.
Amongst these Individuals that began and performed, Brenden Aaronson had an honest outing regardless of Union Berlin’s 2-0 defeat to Augsburg. The New Jersey native was lively and harmful. It didn’t all the time work out for him, however he was amongst his crew’s higher gamers. The massive query is what occurs with him and Leeds? That may be a powerful query to reply at this level as Leeds is aiming for promotion.
Lennard Maloney went 90 minutes for Heidenheim in a 1-1 draw with relegation battling Bochum. It was a usually sturdy defensive efficiency from Maloney who didn’t do a lot getting the ball ahead however helped restrict Bochum’s possibilities.
Within the 2.Bundesliga, Fabian Hurzeler and St. Pauli fell out of first place following a 4-3 loss at house to Elversberg. It’s a second loss in a row and St. Pauli now solely has a 5 level lead on automated promotion. 5 video games stay for Hurzeler and firm.
U.S. Olympic crew defender Maximillian Dietz went 90 minutes for Greuther Furth in a 2-1 win over Kaiserslautern to snap a five-game winless skid (a run that ended their promotion hopes). Dietz loved a powerful efficiency in his push to make the roster for Paris. In the meantime, Julian Inexperienced was out injured for Furth.
Eintracht Braunschweig stays within the secure positions, however solely by purpose differential, following a 0-0 draw with Hannover. U.S. U-23 ahead Johan Gomez went 74 minutes within the draw.
Yanks in Spain
Actual Betis defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 on Friday. Luca de la Torre appeared as if he would return from harm for this recreation however in the end didn’t make the bench for Celta Vigo. In the meantime, Johnny Cardoso went 90 minutes for Actual Betis and put in a really sturdy shift within the win.
Enjoying in central midfield, Cardoso had 64 touches, was 47/50 in passing, gained 5/7 of his floor duels, and drew three fouls. He additionally had 4 interceptions.
Cardoso is setting himself up for an enormous summer time the place he might have an actual function with the U.S. nationwide crew because it stays unclear how a lot Tyler Adams will have the ability to play. For Actual Betis, it is usually an thrilling time heading into subsequent 12 months after he may have a full preseason with the crew. He ought to be anticipated to be an enormous a part of the crew’s future.
This recreation snapped a 4 recreation skid for Betis, who’re in eighth place and are 5 factors out of Europe.
In the meantime, Celta Vigo can’t discover a method to get utterly away from the relegation zone. They’re solely three factors clear with seven video games remaining.
Within the Segunda, Jonathan Gomez had one in all his higher shifts in weeks for Mirandes in a 1-1 away draw with Actual Oviedo. The U.S. U-23 hopeful performed 78 minutes, however his membership is only one level out of the relegation zone. It is going to be tight for Gomez and firm.
Yanks in Belgium
Gaga Slonina and Eupen suffered a horrible loss that put them into the relegation positions following a 3-1 loss away to Molenbeek. The U.S. Olympic goalkeeper made two saves, together with a penalty (the place the rebound was scored) however couldn’t forestall the loss. He’s going to wish to have an enormous month forward to assist his membership survive. It appears unlikely he’ll return after his mortgage from Chelsea is full.
Westerlo dropped a 3-2 choice to KV Mechelen on Saturday. For Westerlo, there may be nothing at stake the rest of the season however for the membership’s two Individuals, each try to construct momentum heading into the Olympics. This recreation was significantly disappointing as Westerlo squandered a 2-0 lead.
Griffin Yow went 61 minutes for Westerlo and is surging into the Olympics. Not many gave him an opportunity to make the crew, however he has surged since getting back from harm in November. He has six targets and 5 assists in 1600 league minutes.
He assisted on Westerlo’s second purpose.
In the meantime, Bryan Reynolds went 90 minutes for Westerlo within the loss. At this second, it appears unlikely Reynolds will return to Westerlo given his hefty wage. In the meantime, there ought to be quite a lot of demand for Yow proper now. Westerlo will in all probability not have the ability to say no to excessive gives.
St. Truiden performed Commonplace Liege to a 3-3 draw on Friday. U.S. Olympic eligible ahead Kahveh Zahiroleslam performed 83 minutes within the draw whereas Marlon Fossey was out with an harm. The previous Yale Bulldog struggled to become involved for the hosts, who’re solely three factors out of the Convention League playoff place.
Yanks within the Netherlands
Within the Eredivisie, there wasn’t a lot occurring.
Zach Sales space went 90 minutes for relegation sitting Volendam in horrible 4-0 loss to Excelsior. Sales space, 19, has been in a spot the place he hasn’t finished effectively, nevertheless it could be unattainable to do effectively. The issue is that he in all probability wants one other mortgage from Leicester. However has Volendam given him the stage to set himself up for one thing higher?
In the meantime his older brother, Taylor Sales space, continues to be out for Utrecht and he missed his crew’s 2-1 win over Go Forward Eagles. He must get again quickly to earn a spot on the Olympic crew.
Lastly within the Eredivisie, Anthony Fontana made one other late cameo for PEC Zwolle, approaching within the 88th minute in a 2-2 away draw with NEC Nijmegen.
Within the second tier Eerste Divisie, FC Dordrecht is in a practical hunt for promotion following a 4-1 away win over NAC Breda. Left again John Hilton, 22, performed 80 minutes and ahead Korede Osundina, 20, (on mortgage from Feyenoord) got here on within the 63rd minute and scored a purpose two minutes later.
Justin Che didn’t play for ADO den Haag in a 1-0 loss to Helmond Sport. The identical may very well be stated for injured Agustin Anello for Cambuur in a 2-1 loss to Ajax II on Monday. In the meantime, Den Bosch defeated Utrecht II 2-0 on Monday. Gedion Zelalem went 90 minutes for Den Bosch whereas Rickson Van Hees went 86 minutes at proper again within the loss.
Yanks in France
Folarin Balogun and Monaco had the week off.
In the meantime, Emmanuel Sabbi began and went 88 minutes for Le Havre in a 1-0 loss at house to Nantes. Sabbi didn’t generate a lot offensively within the loss.
It’s getting tight for Le Havre who’re solely two factors forward of the relegation playoff place (at the moment Lorient), however have performed yet one more recreation than Lorient. Le Havre have simply 5 video games left.
Yanks in Mexico
It was a press release win for Alejandro Zendejas and Membership America who earned a 5-1 win over Toluca. There was quite a lot of hype surrounding this recreation because it was the highest two groups within the league. However this recreation was noncompetitive and Membership America confirmed that it’s the crew to beat proper now in Mexico. It’s exhausting for anybody to say they don’t seem to be the perfect crew in North America, and possibly the perfect crew outdoors of Europe.
Zendejas 90 minutes within the win, and performed effectively. He had a shot saved within the twenty eighth minute on a counterattack. Performances like these effectively actually increase his resume to be a part of the Copa America crew. He has but to have breakout efficiency with the nationwide crew, however being part of a Membership America crew like this can maintain his title within the combine.
Elsewhere in Liga MX, Cade Cowell performed the final 11 minutes for Chivas in a 1-0 away win over Pachuca. Fernando Arce Jr. went 90 minutes for Necaxa in a 2-0 win over Santos Laguna.
Brandon Vazquez began and performed 70 minutes for Monterrey in a 3-3 draw with Tigres. Vasquez is one other participant who’s seeking to get on the within of the nationwide crew image. Though a part of me wonders if taking an overage spot on the Olympic crew may also assist him get to the place he needs to be.
Yanks Elsewhere
There have been quite a lot of stories lately about Rokas Pukstas, 19, and that he needs to go away Hajduk Cut up in the summertime. This ought to be of no shock. Now that he’s in his second season as a starter for the highly effective Croatian membership, it was all the time going to be time for him to look to make a transfer. Younger gamers are likely to wish to transfer on from the HNL had round this stage. There are stories that large golf equipment are after him, and that curiosity is excessive. That could be true, and you’ll see that it could be weighing on Pukstas as a result of he’s not ending his season on a powerful word.
This was the case once more on Saturday when Hajduk Cut up fell to Osijek 2-1 at house. It was the membership’s fourth loss in a row and at this level, they’re not within the title race. They’re merely hoping to stay in competition for Europe.
Pukstas is certainly an excellent prospect. However he additionally wants to enhance a number of areas of his recreation. If an enormous membership is certainly excited by him and makes a transfer, there may need to be a lone subsequent season to make sure that he performs often.
One other large query for Pukstas is on the worldwide aspect. We all know Gregg Berhalter tried to name him up in January, however Hajduk blocked it. There may be additionally the Olympic crew, however Pukstas is but to become involved with that crew. And it’s getting very late within the cycle earlier than the Olympics for him to participate. He wants to begin taking part in higher to make a late push. As for the Copa America, that could be too quickly.
Within the Danish Superliga, Jonathan Amon made a uncommon begin for Lyngby in a 1-1 draw with Hvidovre.
In Finland’s high tier, Justin Rennicks scored a 3rd minute purpose for AC Oulu in a 3-3 draw away at Inter Turku. The previous U.S. U-20 World Cup ahead performed 63 minutes.
When you consider it, #WPIOOTBGW form of seems like a Finnish phrase.
– We all the time love entries from the Veikkausliiga. Inter Turku representing
— When Enjoying It Out of the Again Goes Improper (@wpiootbgw) April 13, 2024
Within the Irish Premier Division, it was an ideal 4 days for former U.S. U-20 World Cup central defender Aboubacar Keita and Bohemians. Keita, 24, began on Friday in a 2-1 away win over league main Shelbourne after which on Monday began in a 1-0 win over Dundalk.
In Scotland, Celtic defeated St. Mirren 3-0 with Cameron Carter-Vickers going a full 90 for Celtic within the win. Carter-Vickers was strong however not examined a lot in opposition to the overmatched opponent. However on Sunday, Rangers had been shocked 3-2 by Ross County and it put Celtic again into management of the Premiership race.
Additionally in Scotland, Dante Polvara performed the final 17 minutes for Aberdeen in a 0-0 draw with Dundee FC. Scott Pittman went 90 minutes for last-place Livingston in a 4-2 loss away Hearts.
Within the Greek Tremendous League, Caleb Stanko went the final 90 minutes for Lamia in a 3-1 loss to Panathinaikos.
Within the Austrian Bundesliga, Sebastian Soto stays out injured for Austria Klagenfurt and missed a 1-1 away draw with Speedy Vienna.
In Norway, Sam Rogers was unused for HamKam in a 1-0 loss in opposition to his former membership Rosenborg. Within the second tier, Bob Bradley’s Stabaek are off to a powerful begin to the season with a 3-1 away win over Vaalerenga. Thomas Roberts assisted within the win.
In Hungary, Henry Wingo was out for Ferencvaros in a 3-2 away in over Zalaegerszeg.
Alan Sonora performed the final seven minutes for Huracan in a 4-0 win over Atletico Tucuman. Joel Sonora was an unused substitute for Independiente Rivadavia in a 1-0 loss to his former membership Valez Sarsfield.