Banfield was unable to secure the desired outcome at the Gigante de Alberdi stadium, facing a defeat against Belgrano with a score of 1-0 in the fourth round of the Apertura.
The game’s decisive moment arrived when Lucas Zelarayán struck just 8 minutes into the second half, executing an impressive long-range shot that left the goalkeeper with no chance. It was a magnificent goal into the left corner!
Lucas Zelarayán emerged as the standout player of the match, contributing the sole goal for Belgrano.
Additionally, Nicolás Fernández made his presence felt on the field with four attempts on target for Belgrano.
Coach Ricardo Zielinski set his team up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Thiago Cardozo in goal; a defense composed of Leonardo Morales, Alexis Maldonado, Lisandro López, and Adrián Spörle; a midfield trio of Alcides Benitez, Adrián Sánchez, Franco Vázquez, Emiliano Rigoni, and Lucas Zelarayán; and Nicolás Fernández leading the attack.
On the other side, Banfield, under coach Pedro Troglio, employed a similar 4-5-1 setup, with Facundo Sanguinetti as the goalkeeper; Santiago López García, Danilo Arboleda, Sergio Vittor, and Ignacio Abraham in defense; and a midfield made up of Lautaro Gómez, Juan Luis Alfaro, Santiago Esquivel, Lautaro Villegas, and Nicolás Colazo, with Mauro Méndez as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by referee Sebastián Martínez, overseeing an intense battle at the Gigante de Alberdi.
In the upcoming fixtures, Belgrano is set to travel to play against Independiente Riv. (M), while Banfield will return home to face Racing Club.
Substitutions for Belgrano:
45’ 2T – Alexis Maldonado for Ramiro Hernándes, Juan Luis Alfaro for Lucas Palavecino, and Nicolás Colazo for Lisandro Piñero.
71’ 2T – Lucas Zelarayán for Santiago Longo.
86’ 2T – Franco Vázquez for Gonzalo Zelarayán and Emiliano Rigoni for Francisco González Metilli.
Yellow Cards for Belgrano:
9’ 2T – Lucas Zelarayán (removing shirt), 15’ 2T – Adrián Sánchez (unsportsmanlike conduct), 22’ 2T – Leonardo Morales (arguing with an opponent), 44’ 2T – Adrián Spörle (unsportsmanlike conduct).
Substitutions for Banfield:
10’ 1T – Santiago Esquivel for Lautaro Ríos.
60’ 2T – Lautaro Villegas for Tomás Adoryan.
61’ 2T – Lautaro Gómez for Rodrigo Auzmendi and Nicolás Fernández for Lautaro Gutierrez.
Yellow Cards for Banfield:
9’ 1T – Juan Luis Alfaro (unsportsmanlike conduct), 22’ 2T – Danilo Arboleda (arguing with an opponent).