Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Florencio Sola where Banfield play host to Atlético de Rafaela. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Banfield and Atlético de Rafaela are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Banfield and Atlético de Rafaela are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Rafaela get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Afonso Amador makes a probing pass to Federico Torres. Federico Torres finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
3.38
0-0Afonso Amador catches Bruno Rosales on the ankles. The referee calls over Afonso Amador and shows him a yellow card! Bruno Rosales stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.58
Wuilker Túñez threads a neat ball through to Rui Venegas. Rui Venegas runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rui Venegas shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
8.10
0-0Afonso Amador knocks the ball forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
9.44
Julian Harris passes the ball forward to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos whips in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Sidney Gore. What a great pair of hands!
12.11
Wuilker Túñez kicks a strong pass forward to Ryan Adailton. Ryan Adailton kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alejandro Álvarez comfortably smothers it!
14.06
Manuel Torres threads a neat ball through to Federico Torres. Federico Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
15.38
Manuel Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Federico Torres. Federico Torres shoots from long range but Alejandro Álvarez is on top of it.
16.53
Julian Harris passes the ball forward to Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Sidney Gore. What a save!
18.17
Damian Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Julian Harris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Harris passes the ball forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Sidney Gore. What a save!
20.18
0-0Damian Zamora hits a low pass to Luis Meleán. Luis Meleán darts forward. Luis Meleán whips in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno makes a convincing header but Guillermo Cabrera is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
24.01
Wuilker Túñez hits a low pass to Ryan Adailton. Ryan Adailton knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Alejandro Álvarez!
28.10
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Afonso Amador plays the ball forward to Federico Torres. Federico Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Galindo.
30.01
Agustín Martínez flicks a high pass forward. Rómulo Santos collects the pass. Rómulo Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fantastic reactions from Guillermo Cabrera blocks the shot!
33.39
Franco Pablo Añor makes a strong solo run forward. Franco Pablo Añor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.21
1-0With some swift thinking, Duarte Galindo plays the ball forward to Julian Harris. Julian Harris kicks a strong pass forward to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos advances inside the box! Rómulo Santos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.35
Duarte Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Julian Harris collects the pass. Julian Harris knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno lofts in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Sidney Gore had no chance!! Goal for Banfield!
44.53
Franco Pablo Añor comes in with a late challenge on Julian Harris. Franco Pablo Añor is shown the yellow card! Julian Harris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for 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 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Duarte Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Julian Harris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Harris plays the ball forward to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente makes a deft header. Fantastic reactions from Wuilker Túñez blocks the shot!
54.45
Franco Pablo Añor makes a probing pass to Manuel Torres. Manuel Torres knocks the ball forward to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico heads the ball goalwards. Duarte Galindo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
59.05
2-0Afonso Amador barges into Luis Meleán. Afonso Amador is given a warning by the referee! Luis Meleán runs off the knock.
60.21
2-0Banfield have made a substitution with Steven Reyes replacing Julian Harris .
61.31
2-0Wuilker Túñez kicks a strong pass forward to Ryan Adailton. Ryan Adailton takes it forward alone. Ryan Adailton passes the ball forward but Juan Cruz Markic is offside!
63.51
Duarte Galindo sees Luis Meleán in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Meleán flicks a high ball forward to Hansell Benavente who takes it down. Hansell Benavente shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
66.46
Bruno Rosales clumsily knocks into Manuel Torres. The referee calls over Bruno Rosales and warns him to calm down! Manuel Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.26
Agustín Martínez plays the ball forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rómulo Santos but he's offside!
69.13
Damian Zamora flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Meleán. Luis Meleán makes a probing pass to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Cabrera.
71.20
Ryan Adailton knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Torres. Federico Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.49
Steven Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Sebastián Zavagno who brings the ball under control. Sebastián Zavagno shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
81.31
Steven Reyes hits a low pass to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos makes a probing pass to Hansell Benavente but he's offside!
83.00
Martin Galindo chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Meleán. Luis Meleán makes a probing pass to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno lofts 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. Sidney Gore easily picks it out of the air!
89.58
Rui Venegas flicks a high ball forward to Federico Torres who takes it down. Federico Torres tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
With great vision, Wuilker Túñez plays the ball forward to Afonso Amador. Afonso Amador controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Torres. Federico Torres finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Alejandro Álvarez. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
29.9%
41.2%
28.9%
Scorers
| Rómulo Santos 34, 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rómulo Santos of Banfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alejandro Álvarez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Damian Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duarte Galindo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martin Galindo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bruno Rosales (MID) | 5 | |
| 6. | Luis Meleán (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Julian Harris (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Agustín Martínez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastián Zavagno (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Hansell Benavente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rómulo Santos (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Tiago Muniz (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steven Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ronald Manuel Velázquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sidney Gore (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Franco Pablo Añor (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Wuilker Túñez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Guillermo Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ryan Adailton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Venegas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manuel Torres (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Afonso Amador (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Juan Cruz Markic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Erwin Torrico (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Federico Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rodrigo Olivares (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastián Méndez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jack Régis (ATT) | 0 | |