Neither team managed to seize the upper hand in the much-anticipated match at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, which culminated in a 1-1 draw between Central Córdoba (SE) and Banfield in the 16th matchday of the Clausura.
Banfield initially fell behind when Leonardo Heredia scored a remarkable goal in the 46th minute of the first half. He found the net with a fantastic individual effort that went right past the goalkeeper into the bottom corner.
However, Banfield responded strongly and managed to level the score with a goal from Martín Río at the 32nd minute of the second half. Río’s performance during the match earned him recognition as the standout player, marked by his goal, 35 successful passes, and two shots on target.
José Florentín also had a notable game for Central Córdoba (SE), showcasing his skills by completing 34 accurate passes, winning three tackles, and attempting four shots on goal.
Coach Omar De Felippe had Central Córdoba (SE) take the field with a 5-3-2 formation, featuring Alan Aguerre in goal; Iván Pillud, Lucas Abascia, Yuri Casermeiro, Facundo Mansilla, and Braian Cufré in defense; Iván Gómez, Matías Vera, and José Florentín in midfield; while Leonardo Heredia and Lucas Varaldo led the attack.
In contrast, Banfield, guided by Pedro Troglio, lined up in a 3-5-2 formation with Facundo Sanguinetti in goal; Danilo Arboleda, Sergio Vittor, and Nicolás Meriano on the defense; Santiago López García, Santiago Esquivel, Martín Río, Gonzalo Ríos, and Ignacio Abraham in midfield; and Mauro Méndez alongside Bruno Sepúlveda in front.
This match, officiated by referee Andrés Merlos, was characterized by a series of substitutions and some cautionary notes. In the second half, Central Córdoba (SE) made five substitutions, bringing on Santiago Moyano, Nazareno Funez, Diego Barrera, and Fernando Juárez.
Banfield also made changes, substituting Nicolás Meriano for Tomás Adoryan, Bruno Sepúlveda for Rodrigo Auzmendi, and Gonzalo Ríos for Lautaro Gómez as the match progressed.
The tense encounter saw multiple yellow cards issued, with notable cautions for both sides, reflecting the match’s intensity and competitive nature.