Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Centenario Dr. José Luis Meiszner where Quilmes Atlético Club play host to Banfield. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Quilmes Atlético Club and Banfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.


0.00
The whistle blows and Banfield kick off!
3.14
Luis Meleán flicks a high pass forward. Hansell Benavente collects the pass. Hansell Benavente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but José Cazares easily smothers it!
8.32
Luis Meleán threads a neat ball through to Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastián Zavagno and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hansell Benavente makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.47
Julian Harris laces a weighted ball forward to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.07
Luis Meleán flicks the ball to his team mate, Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
15.34
Julian Harris kicks a strong pass forward to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.06
Simão Medina chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Alejandro Álvarez. Excellent save.
21.26
Alexander Valencia knocks the ball to his team mate, Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente kicks a strong pass forward to Rómulo Santos but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.13
Mateo Cruz catches Alexander Valencia on the ankles. The referee warns Mateo Cruz to calm down! Alexander Valencia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.11
Martin Galindo clumsily knocks into Diego Hector Almeyda. Martin Galindo is warned by the referee! Diego Hector Almeyda gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.31
Mateo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha advances inside the box! Samuel Rocha muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Duarte Galindo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.28
Santiago Juarez threads a neat ball through to Arquímedes Orozco. Arquímedes Orozco hits a low pass to Diego Hector Almeyda. Diego Hector Almeyda shoots from 25 yards but Alejandro Álvarez is on top of it.
39.56
Luis Meleán threads a neat ball through to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.06
Sebastián Álvarez barges into Diego Hector Almeyda. Sebastián Álvarez is shown the yellow card! Diego Hector Almeyda runs off the knock.
44.53
Santiago Juarez comes in with a late challenge on Rómulo Santos. The referee calls over Santiago Juarez and shows him a yellow card! Rómulo Santos runs off the knock.
45.00
Oscar Peralta knocks the ball forward to Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Alejandro Álvarez had no chance!! Goal for Quilmes Atlético Club!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Quilmes Atlético Club appear unchanged since the first half. Banfield also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Quilmes Atlético Club kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Steven Reyes knocks the ball forward to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Cazares who gathers it comfortably.
48.31
Sebastián Álvarez flicks a high pass forward. Steven Reyes collects the pass. Steven Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.22
Alexander Valencia sees Rómulo Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rómulo Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente flicks the ball with his head but somehow José Cazares manages to keep it out.
54.11
Gustavo Enrique Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Simão Medina. With imagination, Simão Medina plays the ball forward to Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Alejandro Álvarez keeps it out!
55.18
Julian Harris makes a probing pass to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.04
Oscar Peralta makes a probing pass to Samuel Garza. Samuel Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Hector Almeyda. Diego Hector Almeyda makes a deft header. It's there!! Alejandro Álvarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.14
Luis Meleán chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.46
Steven Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.28
Steven Reyes sees space and advances. Steven Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.00
Alexander Valencia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
77.51
Alexander Valencia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.29
Gustavo Enrique Moreno knocks the ball forward to Simão Medina. Simão Medina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alejandro Álvarez.
82.15
Simão Medina takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Alexander Valencia reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
83.19
Hansell Benavente barges into Gustavo Enrique Moreno. The referee calls over Hansell Benavente and warns him to calm down! Gustavo Enrique Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.19
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Simão Medina flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Garza collects the pass. Samuel Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Hector Almeyda. Diego Hector Almeyda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by Martin Galindo.
90.00
Mateo Cruz takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Santiago Juarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
32.1%
45.7%
22.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastián Zavagno of Banfield