Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Roberto Natalio Carminatti where Club Olimpo play host to Banfield. A crowd of 19,126 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Club Olimpo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Banfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Axel Osorio.


0.00
Banfield get the match underway!
2.34
Nahuel Gil threads a neat ball through to Quintero Villa. Quintero Villa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Quintero Villa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
8.20
Thomas Lassiter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Phillips. With imagination, Tim Phillips laces a through ball forward to Luis Farías. Luis Farías shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.32
Nahuel Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Louis Adu. Louis Adu threads a neat ball through to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.48
Thomas Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Vidal controls it well on his chest. With imagination, Felipe Vidal laces a through ball forward to Alan Medina. Alan Medina plays a one-two with Luis Farías and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alan Medina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.00
Louis Adu sees Ronald Manuel Velázquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Manuel Velázquez shoots from long range but Rúben Silva reads it well. Good keeping!
36.55
Louis Adu flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Manuel Velázquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronald Manuel Velázquez whips in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Thomas Lassiter is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
38.34
Louis Adu takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Felipe Castillo gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
39.09
Tim Phillips makes an attacking run forward. Tim Phillips shoots from distance but is denied by Salvador Macias. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Olimpo appear unchanged since the first half. Banfield also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Club Olimpo kicking off!
48.56
Martin Galindo knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Adu. Louis Adu threads a neat ball through to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rúben Silva who gathers it comfortably.
53.33
Louis Adu advances with the ball. Louis Adu knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.34
Tim Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Librado Martínez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Librado Martínez finds some space and shoots from distance. Salvador Macias gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
61.05
Luis Meleán flicks a high pass forward. Rómulo Santos controls it well on his chest. Rómulo Santos shoots from 25 yards but Rúben Silva is on top of it.
63.43
Martin Galindo threads the ball through to Luis Meleán. Luis Meleán flicks a high pass forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez who brings the ball under control. Ronald Manuel Velázquez plays a scrappy one-two with Rómulo Santos and advances towards the goal... Ronald Manuel Velázquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Rúben Silva gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
65.35
Tim Phillips flicks a high pass forward to Alan Medina who brings the ball neatly under control. Alan Medina edges inside the box! Alan Medina takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Salvador Macias as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
66.55
Nuno Aguilar takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Thomas Lassiter provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
67.57
Felipe Vidal flicks a high ball forward to Luis Farías who takes it down. Luis Farías advances inside the box! Luis Farías makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Club Olimpo!
73.52
Quintero Villa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
75.34
Martin Galindo flicks a high ball forward to Louis Adu who takes it down. Louis Adu takes it forward alone. Louis Adu shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.47
Tim Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Medina. Alan Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
81.08
Nuno Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Farías. Luis Farías whips in a cross ball towards Alan Medina. Alan Medina gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Salvador Macias didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.21
Nuno Aguilar surges forward with the ball. Nuno Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Salvador Macias comfortably picks it out of the air!
85.50
Martin Galindo kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Adu. Louis Adu runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Louis Adu shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
87.53
Quintero Villa knocks the ball forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Rúben Silva. What a great pair of hands!
89.08
Felipe San Martín controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Louis Adu. Louis Adu flicks a high pass forward. Hansell Benavente controls it well on his chest. Hansell Benavente makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rómulo Santos. Rómulo Santos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Nahuel Gil knocks the ball forward to Quintero Villa. Quintero Villa passes the ball forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez lofts in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
30%
40%
30%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alan Medina of Club Olimpo

Match Ratings