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Banfield Upsets Independiente at Estadio Libertadores de América
Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province – In a hard-fought match at the Estadio Libertadores de América, Banfield secured a significant victory against Independiente. Despite “El Rojo’s” territorial dominance, boasting 68% possession, the visiting team capitalized on their chances, converting one into a goal in the 37th minute, courtesy of M. Rio, assisted by G. Rios.
Independiente, with 14 attempts at goal (3 on target and 8 off target), failed to convert any of their opportunities. The home team committed 10 fouls and received a yellow card for I. Pussetto, while Banfield, with 32% possession, generated 8 shots (4 on target and 3 off target) and committed 23 fouls, receiving a caution for L. Rios. The match, corresponding to matchday 8 of the Liga Profesional Argentina, left Independiente feeling they had squandered their dominance and Banfield celebrating a crucial away victory. Referee Andres Gariano controlled the action in a match marked by intensity and tactical setup.
Substitutions independiente: at minute 46 F. Loyola came in and L. Cabral went out., at minute 46 L. Millan came in and P. Galdames went out., at minute 55 I. Pussetto came in and G. Avalos went out., at minute 56 W. Mazzantti came in and M. Abaldo went out., at minute 75 F. Vera came in and L. Godoy went out.
Substitutions banfield: at minute 46 F. Castaneda came in and T. Adoryan went out., at minute 46 L. Rios came in and L. Palavecino went out., at minute 69 R. Auzmendi came in and J. Furch went out., at minute 83 G. Rios came in and B. Sepulveda went out., at minute 84 N. Meriano came in and S. Daniele went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independiente
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Banfield
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