Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Florencio Sola where Banfield play host to Boca Juniors. A crowd of 20,288 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Banfield and Boca Juniors are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tobías Domínguez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Banfield and Boca Juniors are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tobías Domínguez.
0.00
0-0Banfield kick off!
3.36
1-0Luis Meleán knocks the ball to his team mate, Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez 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!
6.46
1-0Axel Mateo sweeps the ball long. Claudio D. Arca shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.56
1-0Jesse Anderson flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Villegas who takes it down. Silvio Villegas surges forward with the ball. Silvio Villegas whips in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca powers a header at goal. Alejandro Álvarez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.19
Julian Harris flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Manuel Velázquez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronald Manuel Velázquez lofts in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente makes a convincing header. Alessandro Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
14.27
With some swift thinking, Silvio Villegas plays the ball forward to Luke Saad. Luke Saad controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.47
Jordon Price controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Grossman. Walter Grossman passes the ball forward to Luke Saad. Luke Saad knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alejandro Álvarez picks it out of the air!
16.54
1-0Damian Zamora catches Miguel Prado on the ankles. The referee brings Damian Zamora to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Prado runs off the knock.
21.59
With a delightful solo run, Patricio Romero stretches the opposition's defence. Patricio Romero tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alejandro Álvarez with no chance!! Goal for Boca Juniors!
26.22
Patricio Romero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patricio Romero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.51
1-1Silvio Villegas makes a probing pass to Luke Saad. Luke Saad knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damian Zamora.
28.06
Damian Zamora makes a strong solo run forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Damian Zamora plays the ball forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
33.47
With vision, Duarte Galindo laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Harris. Julian Harris flicks a high pass forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez who brings the ball under control. Ronald Manuel Velázquez shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
34.55
Nahuel Gil flicks a high pass forward. Julian Harris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Harris makes a simple pass to Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.08
Silvio Villegas flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Prado controls it well on his chest. Miguel Prado shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
42.43
1-1Axel Mateo barges into Rómulo Santos. Axel Mateo is given a warning by the referee! Rómulo Santos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.43
1-1Free kick to Banfield just outside the area...
43.22
Julian Harris steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
44.28
Axel Mateo darts forward. Axel Mateo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alejandro Álvarez manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Banfield appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Boca Juniors appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Boca Juniors players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Boca Juniors start the second half!
48.01
Damian Zamora threads the ball through to Luis Meleán. Luis Meleán flicks a high pass forward to Rómulo Santos who brings the ball under control. Rómulo Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.39
Jordon Price sees Silvio Villegas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Villegas threads a neat ball through to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.50
Dylan Castillo plays the ball forward to Luke Saad. Luke Saad finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.13
Nahuel Gil makes a simple pass to Julian Harris. Julian Harris runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julian Harris whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Rosales. Bruno Rosales flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
55.38
Luke Saad clumsily knocks into Duarte Galindo. The referee warns Luke Saad to calm down! Duarte Galindo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.16
1-1Banfield have made a substitution with Quintero Villa replacing Julian Harris .Boca Juniors have made a substitution with Narcise Olivier Varela replacing Patricio Romero .
63.26
Narcise Olivier Varela knocks the ball forward to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado finds some space and shoots from distance but Alejandro Álvarez is on top of it.
75.31
Dylan Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Luke Saad collects the pass. Luke Saad knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alejandro Álvarez punches it away to safety.
77.43
Walter Grossman passes the ball forward to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Alejandro Álvarez manages to gather it.
78.21
Steven Reyes clumsily knocks into Dylan Castillo. Steven Reyes is warned by the referee! Dylan Castillo runs off the knock.
78.21
Free kick to Boca Juniors just outside the area...
79.14
Claudio D. Arca takes a cautious run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
83.45
Jesse Anderson makes a simple pass to Narcise Olivier Varela. Narcise Olivier Varela passes the ball forward to Luke Saad. Luke Saad shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Alejandro Álvarez!
84.04
Silvio Villegas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Saad. Luke Saad sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alejandro Álvarez!
87.42
Duarte Galindo makes a beautiful solo run. Duarte Galindo threads a neat ball through to Bruno Rosales. Bruno Rosales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
33.3%
40.7%
25.9%
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. | Damian Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duarte Galindo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nahuel Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steven Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Meleán (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Harris (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bruno Rosales (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hansell Benavente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ronald Manuel Velázquez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Rómulo Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Galindo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Quintero Villa (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sebastián Zavagno (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alessandro Suarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jordon Price (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jesse Anderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Axel Mateo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dylan Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Silvio Villegas (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Walter Grossman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Patricio Romero (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Claudio D. Arca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luke Saad (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguel Prado (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guy Powell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Narcise Olivier Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Roberto Carlos Martín (DEF) | 0 | |