Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Gigante de Arroyito where Rosario Central play host to Banfield. A crowd of 16,993 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rosario Central are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Banfield appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rosario Central are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Banfield appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rosario Central kick off!
4.57
0-0Gabriel López makes a simple pass to Walter Bolaños. Walter Bolaños plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Manuel Vargas and advances towards the goal... Walter Bolaños comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.44
0-0Luis Meleán flicks a high ball forward to Hansell Benavente who takes it down. Hansell Benavente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gastón Ramírez.
8.22
0-0Bruno Rosales chips the ball to his team mate, Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Juan Carabalí smothers it!
9.08
Juan Ignacio Álvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Manuel Vargas. Paolo Manuel Vargas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Salvador Macias who gathers it comfortably.
10.48
Martin Galindo makes a probing pass to Fabian Escobedo. Fabian Escobedo makes an attacking run forward. Fabian Escobedo shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
20.02
Luis Meleán threads the ball through to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.46
Gabriel López runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gabriel López shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Salvador Macias manages to gather it.
34.50
Luis Meleán plays the ball forward to Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Juan Carabalí!
36.17
William Willis flicks a high pass forward. Luis Meleán holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Meleán hits a low pass to Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez shoots from outside the area but Juan Carabalí is on top of it.
45.00
0-1Louis Adu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rosario Central appear unchanged since the first half. Banfield also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Banfield kick off the second half!
47.48
Louis Adu sees Ronald Manuel Velázquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Manuel Velázquez cuts inside the box! Ronald Manuel Velázquez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
49.05
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.04
Fabian Escobedo advances with the ball. Fabian Escobedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maximiliano Yllana.
55.05
Juan Ignacio Álvarez flicks a high pass forward to Joel Advíncula who brings the ball neatly under control. Joel Advíncula controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
59.44
0-1Valentino Bombarda comes in with a late challenge on Luis Meleán. Valentino Bombarda is given a warning by the referee! Luis Meleán runs off the knock.
59.44
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.13
Gabriel López kicks a strong pass forward to Joel Advíncula. Joel Advíncula shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
63.14
Maximiliano Yllana threads a neat ball through to Segundo Achilier. Segundo Achilier threads the ball through to Joel Advíncula. Joel Advíncula shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.05
Luis Meleán sees Ronald Manuel Velázquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Manuel Velázquez knocks in a cross ball towards Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente makes a convincing header but is denied by Juan Carabalí. Excellent save.
69.45
Luis Meleán makes a probing pass to Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.46
Louis Adu catches Juan Ignacio Álvarez on the ankles. Louis Adu is warned by the referee! Juan Ignacio Álvarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.39
0-1Bruno Rosales plays the ball forward to Hansell Benavente. Hansell Benavente kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Manuel Velázquez but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.55
Martin Galindo brings the ball forward. Martin Galindo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Manuel Velázquez. Ronald Manuel Velázquez shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ronald Manuel Velázquez of Banfield |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Juan Carabalí (GK)
8
2. Gastón Ramírez (DEF)
6
3. Iván Lobatón (DEF)
6
4. Maximiliano Yllana (DEF)
6
5. Valentino Bombarda (MID)
6
6. Juan Ignacio Álvarez (MID)
6
7. Gabriel López (MID)
8
8. Segundo Achilier (MID)
6
9. Joel Advíncula (ATT)
6
10. Walter Bolaños (ATT)
6
11. Paolo Manuel Vargas (ATT)
6
12. Facundo Garay (DEF)
0
13. Uriel Guiñazù (MID)
0
14. Nathan Zago (ATT)
0
1. Salvador Macias (GK)
7
2. Manuel Hurtado (DEF)
6
3. Lucas Sivori (DEF)
6
4. Martin Galindo (DEF)
7
5. William Willis (DEF)
6
6. Fabian Escobedo (MID)
7
7. Louis Adu (MID)
7
8. Luis Meleán (MID)
7
9. Bruno Rosales (MID)
6
10. Hansell Benavente (ATT)
6
11. Ronald Manuel Velázquez (ATT)
9
12. Felipe San Martín (DEF)
0
13. Joaquín Lugo (MID)
0
14. Rafael Santiago (ATT)
0