In the fifth round of the Copa Argentina, Banfield showcased their prowess as they secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Real Pilar. Tiziano Perrotta stood out with two impressive goals, both scored in the first half at the 29th and 37th minutes. Federico Anselmo capped off the night with an additional goal in the 83rd minute, solidifying the win for Banfield.
Defensively, Banfield was anchored by the exceptional performance of Danilo Arboleda, who had a substantial impact by clearing 11 balls out of the danger zone throughout the match.
Perrotta’s efforts were commendable, not only for his goals but also for his overall contribution, managing three shots on target during the game. The tactical setup employed by Banfield’s coach, Pedro Troglio, involved a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Facundo Sanguinetti in goal and a defensive line consisting of Santiago López García, Danilo Arboleda, Nicolás Meriano, and Ignacio Abraham. The midfield saw David Zalazar, Tomás Adoryan, Ignacio Pais Mayan, and Lautaro Gómez, while Perrotta was partnered with Mauro Méndez upfront.
On the other hand, Real Pilar, led by Gabriel Torres, opted for a 4-5-1 formation. Martín Perafán guarded the net, supported by a backline of Darío Leguiza, Gerónimo Govi, Francisco Abre, and Enzo Franco. Their midfield consisted of Matías Rojas, Valentín Mancini, Sebastián Blanco, Mathías Crocco, and Daniel González, with Jonathan Morán as the sole striker.
The match was officiated by referee Leandro Rey Hilfer at the Alfredo Beranger Stadium.
This result sees Banfield progress to the Round of 32 in the Copa Argentina.
Substitutions for Banfield
58’ 2T – David Zalazar was replaced by Lautaro Villegas
78’ 2T – Lautaro Gómez exited for Thomas Rodríguez and Mauro Méndez was substituted for Bruno Sepúlveda
Yellow card for Banfield:
6’ 2T – David Zalazar (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Real Pilar
60’ 2T – Daniel González was replaced by Marcos Riquelme
68’ 2T – Sebastián Blanco was substituted for Lucas Chambi
69’ 2T – Mathías Crocco was substituted by Dylan Vergara, Tomás Adoryan by Neyder Moreno, and Tiziano Perrotta by Federico Anselmo
74’ 2T – Valentín Mancini was replaced by Facundo Cardozo and Enzo Franco by David Achucarro
Yellow cards for Real Pilar:
39’ 1T – Gerónimo Govi (Unsporting behavior)
7’ 2T – Sebastián Blanco (Unsporting behavior)