Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Juan Carmelo Zerillo where Gimnasia y Esgrima play host to Banfield. A crowd of 19,998 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gimnasia y Esgrima are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Banfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yoximar Nunez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gimnasia y Esgrima are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Banfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yoximar Nunez.
0.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima kick off and get the first half underway!
6.37
Carlos Cohen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Cohen lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Salvador Macias is on top of it.
8.03
Bruno Rosales threads a neat ball through to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Ricardo Magana manages to gather it effortlessly.
9.55
Carlos Cohen clumsily knocks into Bruno Rosales. Carlos Cohen is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Rosales stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.35
Pedro Henrique Bernhardt takes a short throw-in bringing Christian Hernández into play. Seeing a gap ahead, Christian Hernández plays the ball forward to Maximiliano Montero. Maximiliano Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco plays a quick one-two with Facundo Kapo and rushes in on goal... Guilherme Carrasco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.47
Maximiliano Montero flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Kapo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Kapo finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Salvador Macias!
26.38
Diego Huerta flicks a high ball forward to Rómulo Santos who takes it down. Rómulo Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ricardo Magana reads it well. Superb keeping!
27.42
Nahuel Gil threads a neat ball through to Luis Meleán. Luis Meleán makes a probing pass to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos whips in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.36
Maximiliano Montero hits a low pass to Augusto Marino. Augusto Marino whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Salvador Macias. What a save!
36.24
Rodrigo Brown threads the ball through to Pedro Villalobos. Pedro Villalobos threads a neat ball through to Facundo Kapo. Facundo Kapo puts a great ball through but Augusto Marino is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
38.18
Pedro Henrique Bernhardt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Villalobos. Pedro Villalobos flicks a high ball forward to Facundo Kapo who takes it down. Facundo Kapo rushes past Duarte Galindo! Facundo Kapo shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reaction save from Salvador Macias!
44.17
Steven Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Sebastián Zavagno who takes it down. Sebastián Zavagno lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez makes a deft header. Ricardo Magana manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gimnasia y Esgrima appear unchanged since the first half. Banfield also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Banfield kick off!
48.37
Martin Galindo threads a neat ball through to Luis Meleán. With vision, Luis Meleán laces a through ball forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball towards Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.40
Pedro Villalobos flicks a high pass forward to Augusto Marino who brings the ball under control. Augusto Marino whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Duarte Galindo clears it off the line with his head!
54.34
Maximiliano Montero takes it forward alone. Maximiliano Montero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.46
Steven Reyes threads a neat ball through to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.08
Luis Meleán flicks a high ball forward to Rómulo Santos who takes it down. Rómulo Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
59.49
Luis Meleán threads the ball through to Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ricardo Magana.
60.25
Bruno Rosales takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno is dispossessed by a tackle from Christian Hernández.
66.44
Bruno Rosales makes a beautiful solo run. Bruno Rosales edges inside the box! Bruno Rosales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Ricardo Magana manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.37
Gimnasia y Esgrima have made a substitution with Facundo Ortega replacing Facundo Kapo .
78.44
Pedro Villalobos makes a probing pass to Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Augusto Marino. Augusto Marino connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
79.38
Pedro Henrique Bernhardt threads a neat ball through to Maximiliano Montero. Maximiliano Montero hits a low pass to Augusto Marino. Augusto Marino whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Salvador Macias is on top of it.
81.10
Carlos Cohen comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Rosales. The referee brings Carlos Cohen to one side and gives him another warning! Bruno Rosales stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.59
Pedro Villalobos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.18
Luis Meleán knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.16
Pedro Villalobos catches Steven Reyes on the ankles. Pedro Villalobos is given a warning by the referee! Steven Reyes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.4%
48.6%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rómulo Santos of Banfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Magana (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Rodrigo Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Henrique Bernhardt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | León Bernal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Hernández (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maximiliano Montero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlos Cohen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Villalobos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Carrasco (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Augusto Marino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Facundo Kapo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian L. Núnez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Dario Núnez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Facundo Ortega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Salvador Macias (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Duarte Galindo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Galindo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nahuel Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steven Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruno Rosales (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Luis Meleán (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Diego Huerta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastián Zavagno (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Rómulo Santos (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Ronald Manuel Velázquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hansell Benavente (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kurt Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Máximo Bagüí (GK) | 0 | |















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