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Highlights and goals: River 1-1 Banfield in Argentine League 2024
River lost 2 valuable points
River Plate came across a solid performance by Marcelo Barovero in Banfield's goal, who practically stopped all of the equipo millonario goal attempts. Despite the dominance of Núñez's team, the goal of the match came surprisingly after an error in the release of the ball. Throughout the match, River insisted with constant crosses and attacks, managing to score thanks to an action by Solari. Borja's absence was felt in the area, leaving River without a clear reference to realize the opportunities generated.
For its part, Banfield remained firm in defense and managed to take a valuable point, although it continues without achieving victory in the championship. This equality leaves River with a bittersweet taste, having lost the lead in the table against Independiente and failing to secure the three points in their own stadium. Despite the clear dominance in statistics such as shots, shots on goal, possession and control of the ball, River could not materialize its superiority on the scoreboard.
Final del partido. River 1 - Banfield 1.#VamosRiver ⚪️🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/WTZtO49Hqe
— River Plate (@RiverPlate) February 19, 2024
58 ST' The match ends
The referee ends the match.
52 ST'
Cross to Solari who can't finish well.
51 ST'
Solari's shot outside the area, Barovero is easy.
50 ST'
The match resumes.
49 ST' Paused match
Paulo Díaz is beaten.
47 ST'
Sant'Anna has one shot left and goes over the top.
45 ST' We're going to 51
6 minutes are added to the meeting.
45 ST' GOOOOOOOAL FROM RIVER ⚽
Great cross from Barco and Solari with a powerful header manages to beat Barovero.
43 ST'
Barco came from behind, he didn't finish well and the ball went wide.
41 ST' GOOOOOOAL OF BANFIELD ⚽
Galván finishes with his left foot and despite Armani's attempt the ball ends up inside.
39 ST' Yellow card 🟨
Sepúlveda is cautioned for a foul in the middle of the field.
38 ST'
Paulo Díaz finishes from the outside, Barovero saves again.
36 ST'
Ruberto in the area, again Barovero clears with his feet.
35 ST' Changes in Banfield
Rodríguez, Giménez and Rivera leave. Quintana, Sepúlveda and Palavecino enter.
33 ST'
Great shot by Nacho Fernández from mid-range and Barovero again sends it to the corner kick.
32 ST'
Center of Barco that clears Barovero.
31 ST'
Cross from Enzo Díaz, Solari heads in and Maciel takes it on the line for the corner kick.
30 ST'
Echeverri's shot from mid-range, great clearance by Barovero.
27 ST' Yellow card🟨
Foul of Fonseca.
26 ST' Changes
Herrera and Colidio leave River, Sant'Anna and Ruberto enter their place.
19 ST'
Colidio fails to connect well with a header on a Herrera center.
17 ST' Changes
Soraire leaves the visiting team and Braian Galván enters.
16 ST' Yellow card 🟨
River's second yellow for Nacho Fernández for a foul on Rodríguez.
14 ST' Yellow card🟨
Foul by González Pirez on Giménez near the River area.
13 ST'
Barco sends a cross that falls to Solari, he finishes with a volley and goes over.
12 ST'
Pass in the area from Enzo Díaz to Colidio who finishes and the ball goes just wide, Banfield is saved.
12 ST' Changes
Aliendro and Mastantuono leave for River Plate, Solari and Echeverri enter in their place.
10 ST'
Giménez arrived but Armani kept the ball.
9 ST'
Nacho Fernández gives a great pass to Colidio that he defines weakly and Barovero saves.
8 ST'
Bonifacio tries from the right wing but the cross falls into Armani's hands.
6 ST'
Banfield tries to finish in the area, but Paulo Díaz clears again for the visitor's corner kick.
4 ST'
Foul by Insúa on Nacho Fernández and free kick for River.
3 ST'
Great play and overflowing speed from Mastantuono who finishes with a spike, Barovero stays well.
1 ST'
Rivera's foul on Paulo Díaz, free kick for River in his own field.
1 ST' The second half is already being played
The second half begins at the Monumental, the serve went to the local team.
Analysis of the first half
The home team has exhibited notable dominance in ball possession, maintaining 67% and passing accuracy of 85%. However, it has not been enough to materialize the goal plays. One of the possible reasons for this lack of precision could be attributed to the absence of their center forward in the area, which has left the team lacking creativity when finishing plays. This deficit is reflected in the low number of shots on goal, with only 7 attempts and only 1 shot on goal.
On the other hand, Banfield has shown defensive solidity by maintaining a line of 4 players in its area, which has made the home team's arrivals significantly difficult. Taking advantage of River's mistakes, Banfield has tried to generate counterattack opportunities, although without success in achieving them, evidenced by the lack of shots on goal, with only 3 attempts in the entire match.
45+1 FT' We go to rest
The first half ends in Buenos Aires.
45 FT' We're going until 46
One more minute is added.
44 FT'
Free kick that Barco centers and goes wide.
43 FT' Yellow card 🟨
The first of the game for Nacho Rodríguez.
42 FT'
Center by Enzo Díaz that clears the Banfield defense.
40 FT'
Barco opens up space, sneaks in from outside the area and the shot goes just wide.
39 FT'
Center for Colidio that cannot be completed and remains in the hands of Barovero.
36 FT'
Foul on Barco in the River field and a free kick for the millonarios.
33 FT'
Fonseca is fouled in the middle of the field.
33 FT'
The ball falls to Colidio who finishes from the ground and is cleared by the Banfield defense.
32 FT' Foul
Near the Banfield area on Barco, free kick for the equipo millonario.
32 FT'
River has gotten closer and continues to control the match, Banfield is waiting for an error in the start or counterattack.
27 FT' Corner kick
Quirós heads the center and goes over the net.
24 FT'
Great play by Barco from outside the area, Barovero saves well and leaves the rebound, Nacho tries to finish with a header and it goes wide.
22 FT'
Pass from Aliendro to Herrera inside the area that he defines quite wide.
22 FT'
River controls the ball, they have played more in the Banfield area, who has managed to arrive only with counterattacks.
18 FT'
Herrera's cross for Nacho Fernández does not connect well and the ball is cleared by Insúa.
17 FT' Corner kick
Rivera tries with a shot that Paulo Díaz closes.
15 FT'
Center that Rodríguez fails to connect.
14 FT'
Foul on Rodríguez de Fonseca on the Banfield field.
13 FT'
Herrera tries a back pass, rejects the taladro defense.
12 FT'
Herrera tries to cross from the right but the ball falls into the hands of Barovero.
10 FT'
Foul by Quirós in the Banfield field.
9 FT' It resumes
The game is still being played.
8 FT'
Match paused due to Rivera's fall.
7 FT'
Rivera tries to counterattack but fails to finish the play when he falls into the struggle with Paulo Díaz.
5 FT'
Mastantuono goes 1 on 1, Quirós marks him and the man from River loses his balance so that the ball goes to the final line.
4 FT'
Banfield tries a counterattack that Nacho Fernández avoids well.
2 FT'
River arrives from the left, Fonseca crosses and Mastantuono heads wide.
0 FT' THE MATCH START
The ball is already rolling in the Monumental stadium, the serve went to the visitor.
News in the Banfield eleven
In relation to the team that tied with Barracas, the only modification in Banfield's roster is the inclusion of central defender Quirós in place of Recalde.
Substitutes – Banfield
Franco Quinteros, Matías Nahuel González, Bruno Sepúlveda, Facundo Sanguinetti, Braian Galván, Lautaro Nicolás Ríos, Lucas Palavecino, Luciano Recalde, Juan Marín Iribarren, Juan Ignacio Quintana Silva, Mateo Facundo Pérez and Lautaro Javier Villegas.
Starting eleven - Banfield
| 4-2-3-1 |
|---|
| 1. M. Barovero |
| 19. E. Bonifacio – 4. A. Maciel – 6. A. Quirós – 33. E. Insúa |
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24. E. Cañete – 31. Y. Calleros |
| 8. J. Soraire – 20. I. Rodríguez – 7. G. Rivera |
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9. M. Giménez |
News in the River Plate eleven
Regarding the team that tied in Tucumán and considering the rotation for the next game, Sebastián Boselli and Funes Mori are on the substitute bench. While Borja, as we had already informed you, is not available due to an injury. In their place, Mastantuono, González Pirez and Paulo Díaz entered the formation.
Substitutes – River Plate
Sebastián Boselli, Ramiro Funes Mori, Héctor David Martínez, Agustín Palavecino, Claudio Echeverri, Milton Casco, Rodrigo Villagra, Agustín Sant’Anna, Agustín Ruberto, Ezequiel Centurión, Pablo Solari and Ian Subiare.
Starting eleven - River Plate
| 4-2-3-1 |
|---|
| 1. F. Armani |
| 15. A. Herrera - 14. González Pirez - 17. P. Díaz -13. E. Díaz |
| 29. R. Aliendro - 4 N. Fonseca |
| 26. I. Fernández - 30. F. Mastantuono - 21. E. Barco |
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11. F. Colidio |
The teams are eager for the game
River Plate wants to win to stay in first place and Banfield is looking to get its first victory so far in the league.
💪 Camino al vestuario ⚪️🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/yR2Ygc5GBP
— River Plate (@RiverPlate) February 18, 2024
¡Ya estamos en el estadio a la espera del partido! 💪🏼#VamosBanfield 💚 pic.twitter.com/GgAg2gMltn
— Club A. Banfield (@CAB_oficial) February 18, 2024
The dressing rooms are ready
Banfield and River are already ready in the Monumental
Manto Sagrado listo. ✅
— River Plate (@RiverPlate) February 18, 2024
🔜🆚 Banfield pic.twitter.com/CbTMKDKJOv
El vestuario del Taladro ya está listo en el 🏟️ Monumental 🟢⚪️🟢#VamosBanfield 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/Fql2QhJfWr
— Club A. Banfield (@CAB_oficial) February 18, 2024
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Argentina: 7:15 p.m.
Bolivia: 6:15 p.m.
Brazil: 7:15 p.m.
Chile: 7:15 p.m.
Colombia: 5:15 p.m.
Ecuador: 5:15 p.m.
United States: 5:15 p.m.
Spain: 11:15 p.m.
England: 10:15 p.m.
Mexico: 4:15 p.m.
Paraguay: 7:15 p.m.
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Uruguay: 7:15 p.m.
Last five games – Banfield
January 26 – Copa de la Liga: 0-2 vs Huracán. (Lost)
January 30 – Copa de la Liga: 0-0 vs Rosario Central (Draw)
February 5 – Copa de la Liga: 0-2 vs Instituto (Lost)
February 10 – Copa de la Liga: 4-2 vs Argentinos Juniors (Lost)
February 14 – Copa de la Liga: 0-0 vs Barracas Central (Draw)
Last five games – River Plate
January 31 – Copa de la Liga: 0-2 vs Barracas Central. (Won)
February 4 – Copa de la Liga: 5-0 vs Vélez (Won)
February 7 – Copa Argentina: 3-0 vs Excursionistas (Won)
February 11 – Copa de la Liga: 0-3 vs Deportivo Riestra (Won)
February 14 – Copa de la Liga: 0-0 vs Atlético Tucumán (Draw)
Last meeting
The last match where River Plate played at home, it was on date 19 of the 2022 League. The result did not favor the team. the hosts, as Banfield took the lead the 2-1 victory. The only goal scored by the local team was the work of Borja, who achieved equalize the score at minute 70 of the match. However, River's joy was short-lived, as Banfield responded quickly the visiting team's first goal was scored by Cabrera, and Palacios broke the tie in favor of Banfield at minute 73.
News in Banfield
Compared to the previous call, there are changes in the list of players. On this occasion, central defender Aaron Quirós, who was in the pre-Olympic training, joins the team, along with Federico Medina, another central defender, who is 20 years old. Additionally, Lautaro Villegas, a midfielder of the same age, joins the group.
On the other hand, Alexander Bundgaard, the 21-year-old right winger, leaves the call, and Mauricio Roldán, 19, also withdraws.
News in River Plate
In relation to the previous call-up, there are several absences from the team's list: the 19-year-old goalkeeper, Lucas Lavagnino, is not on the call this time, nor will he be in the squad. Tobías Leiva, the 20-year-old midfielder, will be present, and the scorer Miguel Ángel Borja will not be able to compete. participated due to an abductor muscle injury, leaving a void in the team's offensive line.
To cover these absences, two new names are added to the team: Claudio 'el diablito' Echeverri and Pablo Solari. Both players were competing in the Under 23 Pre-Olympic in Venezuela.
Squad List – Banfield
These are those called up for the taladro:
Squad List – River Plate
These are those called up for the equipo millonario:
Referee team
Central: Sebastián Zunino
Assistant #1: Ezequiel Brailovsky
Assistant no.2: José Castelli
Fourth referee: Yamil Possi.
VAR: Fernando Echenique
AVAR: Mariana De Almeida
Key Player – Banfield
In el taladro, the 20-year-old winger, Gerónimo Rivera, shines. Emerging from Banfield's youth ranks, this player has been a fundamental piece in the team during the season. Rivera has participated in each of the matches played to date. Rivera has left a significant mark on the field of play, contributing to one of the two goals scored by the team so far this season. He has an average of 0.2 shots on goal.
Key Player – River Plate
In River Plate, the standout figure is the 24-year-old midfielder, Esequiel Barco. During the current edition of the Copa de la Liga, Barco has been a constant presence on the field of play, participating in all of the team's matches to date. His performance has been reflected in the contribution of 4 assists, evidencing his ability to generate scoring opportunities for his teammates. While his personal goal tally may seem low, Barco's influence on River Plate's offensive front is undeniable. His vision of the game, technical ability and ability to unbalance in the attacking zone make him an indispensable player for the team.
History: River Plate vs Banfield
With a total of 110 matches between both teams in the amateur and professional fields. In this duel, River Plate has demonstrated its dominance with a total of 66 registered victories, while Banfield has managed to emerge victorious on 19 occasions, leaving a balance of 25 draws on the scoreboard.
The gap between both teams is evident, with River Plate leading with a difference of 47 games over its rival. Among the most memorable matches is the victory of los millonarios in 1940, when they crushed Banfield 6-0. On the other hand, Banfield has also left its mark, highlighting its 5-0 victory over River Plate in 2002.
Banfield, aimless
In a complicated position in the table, Club Atlético Banfield is in 13th place, just one point away from the last place. The team records zero wins, two draws and three defeats so far this season, with just two goals scored.
In their most recent confrontation, Banfield received at his house in Barracas. Despite their will and effort, the local team did not manage to win. They capitalized on their superiority on the field, which resulted in a draw that, although not a defeat, left a bittersweet taste.
River Plate wants to stay at the top
At the top of Group A of the Copa de la Liga is River. With three wins and two draws, the millonario team hasn't yet known defeat in this phase of the competition. Their goal has been violated on only one occasion: a goal scored by Argentinos Juniors on the opening day.
In their most recent confrontation, River visited to Tucumán. Despite showing clear control of the ball and greater precision in controlling the game, Demichelis' team failed to achieve the goal. Capitalize on your opportunities on the scoreboard. The goalless draw reflected the lack of forcefulness in the rival area, despite the team's efforts to find the advantage.
The Monumental will be a witness
The meeting between both teams will take place at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires. This venue, which opened its doors on May 26, 1938, has a capacity of 84,567 spectators.
With records showing the attendance of more than 80,000 fans in large-scale matches, such as the last match of the 1959 South American Championship between Argentina and Brazil, as well as the 1996 Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and América de Cali, this stadium It stands as one of the most emblematic football venues on the continent.
In addition to being the football stadium with the largest capacity in Argentina and in all of America, the Monumental is the favorite venue for the Argentine National Team's home matches. It is not surprising that it has been chosen as the venue for events of international significance, such as the four finals of the Copa América (in 1946, 1959, 1987 and 2011) and the final of the 1978 FIFA World Cup.
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