Banfield beat Boca Juniors by the minimum

El Taladro celebrated in the Lencho for the 7 date of the tournament. The local scored the only goal of the game in the 28th minute of the first half, through Aarón Quirós. After receiving a ball from Brahian Alemán, the defender fired a powerful header straight into goal.

Although Boca Juniors had control of the ball, with 62%, it was Banfield who knew how to take advantage and take the victory at home.

Banfield striker Andrés Chávez missed the chance to open the scoring and take the lead when he missed a penalty in the 22nd minute of the first half.

The figure of the meeting was Aarón Quirós. The Banfield defender was important because he scored 1 goal and cleared 2 dangerous balls.

German Brahian also played a key role in Lencho. The Banfield midfielder stood out against Boca Juniors giving 17 correct passes and striking 3 times on goal.

With many fouls, it was an intense game with many interruptions on the pitch. There were several warned: Óscar Romero, Emanuel Coronel, Alan Varela, Brahian Alemán and Pedro Souto.

Banfield manager Javier Sanguinetti set up a 4-4-2 formation on the pitch with Facundo Cambeses in goal; Emanuel Coronel, Alejandro Maciel, Aarón Quirós and Emanuel Insúa on the defensive line; Brahian Alemán, Eric Remedi, Alejandro Cabrera and Juan Francisco Bisanz in the middle; and Milton Giménez and Andrés Chávez in attack.

For their part, those led by Hugo Ibarra failed with a 4-3-3 strategy with Sergio Romero under the three sticks; Luis Advíncula, Bruno Valdez, Nicolás Figal and Frank Fabra in defence; Guillermo Fernández, Alan Varela and Óscar Romero in midfield; and Luca Langoni, Darío Benedetto and Sebastián Villa in front.

The match at Lencho was conducted by referee Hernán Mastrángelo.

For the next date, the Drill will visit Talleres. On the other hand, the Xeneize will receive the Institute.

The local is in twenty-fourth place with 6 points, while the visitor reaches 11 points and is in eighth place in the tournament.

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