In a remarkable display of teamwork, Barracas Central triumphed over Banfield with a decisive scoreline of 3-1. The home team’s first goal was scored by Rodrigo Auzmendi in the 32nd minute, while Banfield’s efforts came from Javier Ruiz (19’) and an own goal by Alexis Maldonado (34’). Kevin Jappert also found the net for the visitors just before halftime (43’).
Banfield dominated possession and registered a staggering 20 shots throughout the match but struggled to convert their chances effectively. Out of these attempts, only 11 were on target, while 8 missed their mark entirely.
The standout performer of the match was Barracas Central’s goalkeeper, Marcos Ledesma, who made an impressive 6 saves and completed 4 successful passes, showcasing his prowess and helping secure the win.
Banfield’s Martín Río also had a commendable performance, completing 73 passes, recovering 4 balls, and attempting 2 shots at goal.
Banfield’s head coach, Pedro Troglio, opted for a 5-3-2 formation with Facundo Sanguinetti in goal; the defensive line consisted of Juan Luis Alfaro, Sergio Vittor, Alexis Maldonado, Brandon Oviedo, and Ignacio Abraham. The midfield featured Santiago Esquivel, Martín Río, and Gonzalo Ríos, while Mauro Méndez and Rodrigo Auzmendi led the attack.
On the other hand, Barracas Central, managed by Rubén Insúa, lined up in a similar 5-3-2 structure, with Marcos Ledesma guarding the net. Defenders included Rafael Barrios, Kevin Jappert, Fernando Tobio, Nicolás Demartini, and Rodrigo Insúa. The midfield comprised Iván Tapia, Dardo Miloc, and Javier Ruiz, and the striking duo was made up of Facundo Bruera and Gonzalo Morales.
The match was officiated by referee Andrés Gariano at the Estadio El Lencho.
Looking ahead to the next matchday, Banfield will be facing off against Belgrano as the away team, while Barracas Central is set to host Aldosivi.
Substitutions for Banfield
- 28’ 1T – Brandon Oviedo was replaced by Tomás Adoryan
- 45’ 2T – Santiago Esquivel came off for Frank Castañeda
- 65’ 2T – Mauro Méndez was substituted by Julio Furch
- 74’ 2T – Gonzalo Ríos and Ignacio Abraham were replaced by Lisandro Piñero and Nicolás Colazo, respectively
Yellow Cards for Banfield:
- 42’ 1T – Juan Luis Alfaro (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 14’ 2T – Rodrigo Auzmendi (Verbal abuse of referee)
Substitutions for Barracas Central
- 62’ 2T – Gonzalo Morales was replaced by Jhonatan Candia, and Iván Tapia came off for Siro Rosané
- 81’ 2T – Javier Ruiz exited the match for Tomás Porra
Yellow Cards for Barracas Central:
- 38’ 1T – Facundo Bruera (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 47’ 1T – Javier Ruiz (Unsportsmanlike conduct)