Banfield faced off against Huracán at the Estadio El Lencho, where they ended the game in a 1-1 draw in the first round of the Apertura.
Initially, it was Mauro Méndez’s goal in the 47th minute that put Banfield ahead. However, Huracán managed to equalize late in the second half through Jordy Caicedo, who netted the ball in the 83rd minute.
Jordy Caicedo was the standout player of the match, showcasing remarkable skills that culminated in his crucial goal. Meanwhile, Mauro Méndez also impressed, scoring Banfield’s opening goal and attempting two shots.
The coach of Banfield, Pedro Troglio, arranged a 5-3-2 formation with Facundo Sanguinetti in goal; defenders Santiago López García, Danilo Arboleda, Sergio Vittor, Nicolás Meriano, and Ignacio Abraham; a midfield trio of Santiago Esquivel, Lautaro Ríos, and Tomás Adoryan; and strikers Mauro Méndez and Bruno Sepúlveda.
On the other hand, Diego Martínez’s side deployed a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Hernán Galíndez in the net; Federico Vera, Fabio Pereyra, Nehuén Paz, and Leandro Lescano in defense; Emmanuel Ojeda, Leonardo Gil, and Facundo Waller in midfield; and Oscar Cortés, Jordy Caicedo, and Thaiel Peralta up front.
Bruno Amiconi served as the referee for the match played at Estadio El Lencho.
Looking ahead, Banfield will face Sarmiento in their next fixture, while Huracán is set to play at home against Independiente Riv.
Substitutions for Banfield
66’ 2T – Tomás Adoryan was replaced by Lautaro Gómez
75’ 2T – Bruno Sepúlveda was replaced by Rodrigo Auzmendi
80’ 2T – Mauro Méndez was substituted for Lucas Palavecino
Yellow Cards for Banfield:
34’ 1T Santiago Esquivel and 61’ 2T Tomás Adoryan
Red Card for Banfield:
79’ 2T Santiago Esquivel (Second yellow)
Substitutions for Huracán
70’ 2T – Oscar Cortés was substituted by Eric Ramírez and Leandro Lescano by César Ibáñez
79’ 2T – Federico Vera was replaced by Leonardo Sequeira
Yellow Cards for Huracán:
30’ 1T Nehuén Paz (Unsporting behavior), 85’ 2T Jordy Caicedo, 46’ 2T Eric Ramírez, and 49’ 2T Facundo Waller
Red Card for Huracán:
56’ 2T Thaiel Peralta (Direct red)