Match Report


Club OlimpoClub Olimpo     BanfieldBanfield
Scott TubbrittScott Tubbritt Stewart Anderson Stewart Anderson
Rúben SilvaR. Silva71
G
1
G
88Alejandro ÁlvarezA. Álvarez
Jeffery JonesJ. Jones76
D
2
D
69Nahuel GilN. Gil
Thomas LassiterT. Lassiter76
D
3
D
73Martin GalindoM. Galindo
Cauê PontarolloC. Pontarollo73
D
captain4
D
71Tiago MunizT. Muniz
Ignacio AragonI. Aragon77
D
5
M
82Luis MeleánL. Meleán
Sal HayesS. Hayes74
M
6
M
75Julian HarrisJ. Harris
Allan LeeA. Lee85
M
7captain
M
68Quintero VillaQ. Villa
Santiago MirandaS. Miranda75
M
8
M
74Agustín MartínezA. Martínez
Librado MartínezL. Martínez80
A
9
A
77Sebastián ZavagnoS. Zavagno
Terrance RussellT. Russell78
A
10
A
85Hansell BenaventeH. Benavente
Luis FaríasL. Farías76
A
11
A
71Bernardo SivigliaB. Siviglia
 
Thiago IbáñezT. Ibáñez43
G
12
D
81Duarte GalindoD. Galindo
Juan Bautista HerreraJ. Herrera57
M
13
M
85Steven ReyesS. Reyes
Gabriel ColocciniG. Coloccini57
A
14
A
80Ronald Manuel VelázquezR. Manuel Velázquez

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Roberto Natalio Carminatti where Club Olimpo play host to Banfield. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Club Olimpo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Banfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vieira Miguel Balbo.


0.00
The first half starts with Club Olimpo kicking off!
3.24
Quintero Villa threads a neat ball through to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Rúben Silva gets down and covers it.
8.45
Quintero Villa knocks the ball forward to Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente plays a one-two with Bernardo Siviglia and advances towards the goal... Hansell Benavente makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Rúben Silva manages to gather it easily.
9.39
Julian Harris takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Quintero Villa. Quintero Villa flicks a high pass forward to Hansell Benavente who brings the ball under control. Hansell Benavente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rúben Silva who gathers it comfortably.
12.26
Santiago Miranda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
16.34
Hansell Benavente barges into Jeffery Jones. The referee calls over Hansell Benavente and warns him to calm down! Jeffery Jones stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.29
Sal Hayes hits a low pass to Terrance Russell. Terrance Russell lofts in a cross ball towards Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.07
Santiago Miranda sees a break and surges forward. Santiago Miranda threads the ball through to Luis Farías but he's offside!
30.17
Luis Meleán knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Rúben Silva has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.09
Quintero Villa kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno whips in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.38
Thomas Lassiter sees a break and surges forward. With some swift thinking, Thomas Lassiter plays the ball forward to Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Galindo.
39.57
Thomas Lassiter flicks the ball to his team mate, Sal Hayes. Sal Hayes flicks a high pass forward to Librado Martínez who brings the ball under control. Librado Martínez rushes past Tiago Muniz! Librado Martínez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! That brings them level!
44.10
Santiago Miranda changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Santiago Miranda whips in a cross ball towards Luis Farías. Luis Farías directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Olimpo appear unchanged since the first half. Banfield also appear unchanged since the first half. The Banfield players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Banfield get the second half underway!
47.49
Quintero Villa brings the ball forward. Quintero Villa makes a defence splitting pass to Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rúben Silva with no chance!! Goal for Banfield!
51.18
Thomas Lassiter clumsily knocks into Hansell Benavente. Thomas Lassiter is given a warning by the referee! Hansell Benavente runs off the knock.
54.26
Santiago Miranda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terrance Russell but the linesman indicates offside!
60.48
Banfield have made a substitution with Steven Reyes replacing Quintero Villa .
61.52
Luis Meleán chips the ball to his team mate, Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.24
Sal Hayes catches Steven Reyes on the ankles. Sal Hayes is shown the yellow card! Steven Reyes stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.32
Sal Hayes makes a probing pass to Terrance Russell. Terrance Russell plays a one-two with Luis Farías and rushes in on goal... Terrance Russell tries a spectacular strike. Alejandro Álvarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.28
Luis Meleán makes a probing pass to Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Siviglia. Ignacio Aragon barges into Bernardo Siviglia. Penalty not given!!
73.26
Allan Lee flicks a high ball forward to Terrance Russell who takes it down. Terrance Russell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alejandro Álvarez is on top of his game. Good keeping!
83.32
Agustín Martínez chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.34
Steven Reyes brings the ball forward. Steven Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia makes a deft header but is denied by Rúben Silva. Excellent save.
90.00
Cauê Pontarollo hacks Julian Harris from behind! The referee warns Cauê Pontarollo to calm down! Julian Harris stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Club Olimpo

Banfield
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.5%
61.5%
Play Area
28.2%
43.6%
28.2%

Scorers
Librado Martínez 20, 40
Luis Farías 44
Bernardo Siviglia 30, 47
Hansell Benavente 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Librado Martínez of Club Olimpo

Match Ratings