Youth or experience: what will influence the Estudiantes-Velez final more?

Velez Sarsfield and Estudiantes de la Plata will determine the new champion of the League Cup, the competition system that has been in place in Argentina for three years, as there has never been a double champion. Schools have different forms and This was already reflected in the press conferenceWhere Jose Sosa and Valentin Gomez represented the two teams.

Experience or youth, the duel of ideas that usually occurs in the period preceding every final in the world of football. Is it the calm of a man who fights a thousand battles or the freshness and ambition of budding youth? A clash of concepts that carried over to the League Cup final with two of the most notable differences in this difference.

The Velez were a pleasant surprise in the League Cup. He reached a final that seemed unattainable in the first part of the competition and had to fight against all odds to eliminate two teams with good performances: Godoy Cruz and Argentinos. The two matches witnessed the presence of a smaller number of players and in the presence of many young players who came forward to show their faces, forming a team with an average age of 24 years.

Against Picho, in the semi-final, Fortin formed with several young players. His streak of 4s was no more than 24 years old, with Valentin Gomez (20 years old) as the youngest ever. Kavanagh, Damian Fernandez and Joaquin Garcia They completed a defense that came from below and came out with a zero goal.

Ordonez (20) and Thiago Fernandez (20) were also starts, while Lenny Lobato (23) came off the bench.

On the other side is Estudiantes de la Plata, a team that also had to fight to reach the final. Who went on penalties against Boca to occupy the best position in his team in the table. Dominguez’s team was characterized by a strong presence in midfield, with one man standing out from the rest: Enzo Perez (37 years old).

Pincha’s mind has returned to La Plata after his successful stint at River Plate and is on the verge of becoming champion again with Leon. His presence already commands the respect of opponents and balances well with other midfielders such as Zocchi and Ascacibar, who offer strong legs and a powerful play.

Luciano Lollo has consolidated himself in defence, and at the age of 37, he has become a key player in Domínguez alongside Romero, being one of the team’s references in the backcourt, Jose Sosa and Pablo Piatti, both over 35 years old. They also cooperate in maturity and convey peace of mind to the young.. Carrillo and Correa are two more who are over 30 years old.

In the press conference preceding this grand final, José Sosa and Valentin Gomez, the exponents of this age clash, exchanged words with the media and it did not take long for the question to emerge: What weighs more in this case?

“in soccer, Experience or quality of players does not guarantee you anything. This happens in the Argentine championship, and sometimes things happen that no one can imagine, with illogical results. We have to think about tomorrow, and control our emotions, and each team has its advantages to provide the best, Prince Baalou replied.

“They are separate partiesThe person who focuses more on each ball wins the game. It will be defined by small details,” Gomez added to Sosa’s words.

The cards are already on the table and both teams have done their work to get to this moment. The ball is about to roll and the truth will be known and the analyzes will arrive: Experience or youth, one of them will be dedicated this afternoon in Santiago del Estero.