Match Report


BanfieldBanfield     Racing Club de AvellanedaRacing Club de Avellaneda
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson Andy Perry Andy Perry
Alejandro ÁlvarezA. Álvarez88
G
1
G
65Simón CarrascoS. Carrasco
Damian ZamoraD. Zamora78
D
2
D
70Lionard RubioL. Rubio
Duarte GalindoD. Galindo81
D
3
D
73Luís LealL. Leal
Tiago MunizT. Muniz71
D
4
D
65Ken StewartK. Stewart
Bruno RosalesB. Rosales77
M
5
M
75Brian VegaB. Vega
Luis MeleánL. Meleán82
M
6
M
67Carlos CohenC. Cohen
Steven ReyesS. Reyes85
M
captain7
M
74Rick ChandlerR. Chandler
Agustín MartínezA. Martínez74
M
8captain
M
79Dias De Almeida SerginhoD. Serginho
Hansell BenaventeH. Benavente85
A
9
A
73Francisco Hacembruch VelaF. Vela
Ronald Manuel VelázquezR. Manuel Velázquez80
A
10
A
73Axel BordiA. Bordi
Rómulo SantosR. Santos82
A
11
A
74Franklin LevesqueF. Levesque
 
Nahuel GilN. Gil69
D
12
D
70Ricardo MarkicR. Markic
Julian HarrisJ. Harris75
M
13
M
63Dylan KempesD. Kempes
Sebastián ZavagnoS. Zavagno77
A
14
A
68Agustin TrevinoA. Trevino

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Florencio Sola where Banfield play host to Racing Club de Avellaneda. A crowd of 19,252 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Banfield and Racing Club de Avellaneda are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yoximar Nunez.


0.00
Banfield kick off and get the first half underway!
3.04
Carlos Cohen kicks a strong pass forward to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque threads the ball through to Axel Bordi but he's offside!
10.32
Damian Zamora catches Axel Bordi on the ankles. Damian Zamora is given a warning by the referee! Axel Bordi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.32
Free kick to Racing Club de Avellaneda just outside the area...
11.10
Francisco Hacembruch Vela calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
12.39
Luis Meleán makes a probing pass to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez lofts in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.35
Brian Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Vela. Francisco Hacembruch Vela finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.25
Rick Chandler catches Luis Meleán on the ankles. The referee calls over Rick Chandler and shows him a yellow card! Luis Meleán hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.17
Showing composure, Luis Meleán plays the ball forward to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.41
Steven Reyes hits a low pass to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez finds some space and shoots from distance. Simón Carrasco gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
24.27
Steven Reyes hacks Rick Chandler from behind! The referee calls over Steven Reyes and shows him a yellow card! Rick Chandler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.05
Tiago Muniz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Reyes. Steven Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Manuel Velázquez controls it well on his chest. Ronald Manuel Velázquez whips in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.01
Ken Stewart punts the ball hopefully upfield. Franklin Levesque knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Muniz.
40.24
Duarte Galindo threads a neat ball through to Agustín Martínez. Agustín Martínez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Agustín Martínez shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Banfield are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.27
Luis Meleán flicks a high pass forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez who brings the ball under control. Ronald Manuel Velázquez shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Racing Club de Avellaneda kick off!
48.02
Brian Vega threads a neat ball through to Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi puts a great ball through but Francisco Hacembruch Vela is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
51.40
Steven Reyes sees Rómulo Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rómulo Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Simón Carrasco. Excellent save.
53.34
Agustín Martínez catches Carlos Cohen on the ankles. The referee calls over Agustín Martínez and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Cohen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.42
Steven Reyes darts forward. Steven Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Vega plays the ball forward to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque plays a one-two with Axel Bordi and rushes in on goal... Franklin Levesque rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Racing Club de Avellaneda!
60.20
Banfield have made a substitution with Julian Harris replacing Steven Reyes .
61.29
Julian Harris threads a neat ball through to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Simón Carrasco manages to gather it.
63.13
Dias De Almeida Serginho passes the ball forward to Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.15
Agustín Martínez brings the ball forward. Agustín Martínez whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Banfield!
71.19
Luís Leal makes a probing pass to Rick Chandler. Rick Chandler sees a break and surges forward. Rick Chandler passes the ball forward but Franklin Levesque is offside!
77.39
Carlos Cohen comes in with a late challenge on Luis Meleán. Carlos Cohen is warned by the referee! Luis Meleán stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.56
Carlos Cohen threads a neat ball through to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Franklin Levesque provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.42
With a delightful solo run, Rick Chandler stretches the opposition's defence. Rick Chandler plays a one-two with Franklin Levesque and advances towards the goal... Rick Chandler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
89.28
Racing Club de Avellaneda are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Banfield

Racing Club de Avellaneda
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
22.1%
52.9%
25%

Scorers
Hansell Benavente 12, 27
Rómulo Santos 54
Ronald Manuel Velázquez 66
Franklin Levesque 57, 82

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Franklin Levesque of Racing Club de Avellaneda

Match Ratings