Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to Banfield. A crowd of 16,291 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Banfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Banfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
0.00
0-0Banfield get the match underway!
2.37
0-1Nahuel Gil decides to run forward with the ball. Nahuel Gil surges forward with the ball. Nahuel Gil shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.56
0-1Luis Meleán threads a neat ball through to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.46
0-1Duarte Galindo flicks a high ball forward to Luis Meleán who takes it down. Luis Meleán flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
16.54
Claude Roberts hits a low pass to Yuri Adailton. Yuri Adailton knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
18.11
Bruno Rosales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.30
0-1Hayder Castaneda clumsily knocks into Luis Meleán. The referee warns Hayder Castaneda to calm down! Luis Meleán stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.10
0-1Nahuel Gil takes it forward alone. Nahuel Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
27.57
Tobías Soto passes the ball forward to Hayder Castaneda. Hayder Castaneda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.05
Luis Meleán kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno plays the ball forward to Rómulo Santos who has made a great run into the box. Rómulo Santos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Walter Marinelli manages to gather it comfortably.
33.50
Yuri Adailton chips the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez rushes past Nahuel Gil! Edison Chávez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.40
Claude Roberts clumsily knocks into Rómulo Santos. The referee calls over Claude Roberts and warns him to calm down! Rómulo Santos runs off the knock.
39.42
Bruno Rosales knocks the ball forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno directs the ball goalwards with his head. Walter Marinelli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.10
Nahuel Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Meleán. Luis Meleán passes the ball forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Marinelli who gathers it comfortably.
44.29
Duarte Galindo knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Harris. Julian Harris sees Ronald Manuel Velázquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Manuel Velázquez lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sebastián Zavagno!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Vasco Cabrera replacing Craig Lassiter and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Banfield appear unchanged since the first half. The Newells Old Boys players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Newells Old Boys start the second half!
47.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Harris plays the ball forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez whips in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos makes a deft header. Superb reactions from Walter Marinelli. What a save!
48.42
Todd Lassiter comes in with a late challenge on Julian Harris. The referee calls over Todd Lassiter and warns him to calm down! Julian Harris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.36
0-2Nahuel Gil knocks the ball forward to Quintero Villa. Quintero Villa kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez makes a pass forward but Sebastián Zavagno is yards offside!
54.58
0-2Luis Meleán barges into Todd Lassiter. Luis Meleán is shown the yellow card! Todd Lassiter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.33
Luis Meleán sees Rómulo Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rómulo Santos whips in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.20
Duarte Galindo passes the ball forward to Luis Meleán. Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Meleán plays the ball forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez whips in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
60.40
0-3Banfield have made a substitution with Steven Reyes replacing Julian Harris .
61.41
Vasco Cabrera runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vasco Cabrera makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
66.54
Duarte Galindo threads a neat ball through to Luis Meleán. Luis Meleán knocks the ball forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno whips in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos makes a deft header but Walter Marinelli is on top of it.
77.07
Luis Meleán flicks a high pass forward. Rómulo Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rómulo Santos whips in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Walter Marinelli with no chance!! Goal for Banfield! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
81.48
Claude Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hayder Castaneda. Hayder Castaneda makes a simple pass to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez threads the ball through into the box. Cristian Correa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alejandro Álvarez!
83.59
Damian Zamora pushes up the pitch. Damian Zamora chips the ball to his team mate, Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez whips in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos makes a looping header on goal but somehow Walter Marinelli manages to keep it out.
87.17
Todd Lassiter takes a quick throw-in. Vasco Cabrera runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vasco Cabrera finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
11
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.8%
69.2%
Play Area
35.9%
41%
23.1%
Scorers
| Nahuel Gil 2 Sebastián Zavagno 44, 55, 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastián Zavagno of Banfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Walter Marinelli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tobías Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claude Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge D. Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Lassiter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Todd Lassiter (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Yuri Adailton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hayder Castaneda (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cristian Correa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Claudio Cáceres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edison Chávez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vasco Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adrian Bennett (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Diego Alvarez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alejandro Álvarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damian Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duarte Galindo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nahuel Gil (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 5. | Bruno Rosales (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Meleán (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Julian Harris (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Quintero Villa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastián Zavagno (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ronald Manuel Velázquez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rómulo Santos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tiago Muniz (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steven Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bernardo Siviglia (ATT) | 0 | |