Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Florencio Sola where Banfield play host to Atlético de Rafaela. A crowd of 20,435 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Banfield and Atlético de Rafaela are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Banfield and Atlético de Rafaela are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Rafaela get the match underway!
6.24
0-0Manuel Torres sees Devin Ross in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Devin Ross lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
8.17
0-0Máximo Banguera kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Venegas. Rui Venegas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
9.00
0-0Steven Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sidney Gore who gathers it comfortably.
10.10
Luis Meleán runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luis Meleán knocks in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.39
Duarte Galindo threads the ball through to Luis Meleán. Luis Meleán chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Máximo Banguera.
21.50
Damian Zamora knocks the ball forward to Luis Meleán. Luis Meleán controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Máximo Banguera.
22.54
Bruno Rosales sees a break and surges forward. Bruno Rosales whips in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos makes a convincing header but is denied by Sidney Gore. Excellent save.
24.14
0-0Manuel Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic makes a great pass forward. Erwin Torrico runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.51
Rui Venegas takes it forward alone. Rui Venegas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
39.41
1-0Luis Meleán passes the ball forward to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Hansell Benavente. Some silky footwork from Hansell Benavente provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.52
1-0Martin Galindo pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Martin Galindo stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Galindo whips in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno flicks the ball with his head. Franco Pablo Añor clears it off the line with his head!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Banfield appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Rafaela also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Banfield start the second half!
47.27
Bruno Rosales flicks a high pass forward. Rómulo Santos comfortably collects the pass. Rómulo Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.13
1-0Luis Meleán hacks Franco Pablo Añor from behind! Luis Meleán is given a warning by the referee! Franco Pablo Añor grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.29
With some swift thinking, Bruno Rosales plays the ball forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
54.20
Franco Pablo Añor threads a neat ball through to Manuel Torres. Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Torres plays the ball forward to Devin Ross. Devin Ross sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Alejandro Álvarez. Excellent save.
55.54
Henrique Ornelas flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic knocks in a cross ball towards Devin Ross. Devin Ross whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alejandro Álvarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.52
Manuel Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico plays a one-two with Juan Cruz Markic and advances towards the goal... Erwin Torrico side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Alejandro Álvarez reads it well. Excellent save!
61.43
Henrique Ornelas sees Devin Ross in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Devin Ross shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.55
Luis Meleán passes the ball forward to Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sidney Gore who gathers it comfortably.
65.10
Steven Reyes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steven Reyes shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
71.25
Wuilker Túñez flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Torres. Manuel Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Devin Ross. Devin Ross shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alejandro Álvarez smothers it!
72.20
Martin Galindo flicks a high pass forward to Luis Meleán who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Luis Meleán stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Meleán tries a spectacular long range effort. Sidney Gore gets down and covers it.
73.53
Bruno Rosales plays the ball forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sidney Gore who gathers it comfortably.
75.09
Duarte Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Rosales collects the pass. Bruno Rosales brings the ball forward. Bruno Rosales whips in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos connects with a diving header. Sidney Gore manages to gather it easily.
79.35
Damian Zamora pushes mid-way up the pitch. Damian Zamora threads a neat ball through to Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.31
1-0Bruno Rosales comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Torres. The referee warns Bruno Rosales to calm down! Manuel Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
22.6%
44%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Álvarez of Banfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alejandro Álvarez (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Martin Galindo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Duarte Galindo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Damian Zamora (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Steven Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruno Rosales (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Luis Meleán (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Julian Harris (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastián Zavagno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hansell Benavente (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Rómulo Santos (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ronald Manuel Velázquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Agustín Martínez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bernardo Siviglia (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sidney Gore (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Franco Pablo Añor (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Wuilker Túñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Máximo Banguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Venegas (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Manuel Torres (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Henrique Ornelas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Cruz Markic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Erwin Torrico (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Devin Ross (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guillermo Cabrera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Subiat (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jack Régis (ATT) | 0 | |