Match report
Banfield Defeats Independ. Rivadavia 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Independ. Rivadavia
1–2
FT
Banfield
Oct 18, 2025
Banfield secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Independ. Rivadavia in the Liga Profesional Argentina, thanks to a brace from G. Ríos and a late consolation goal from S. Muñoz for Independ. Rivadavia. Banfield dominated the early stages, capitalizing on their chances to take the lead and extend their advantage before Independ. Rivadavia managed to respond late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Banfield won the match 2-1.
- • G. Ríos scored both goals for Banfield at minutes 45 and 53.
- • S. Muñoz scored the lone goal for Independ. Rivadavia in the 80th minute.
- • Santiago Esquivel and S. Muñoz both received yellow cards.
Lineups
Independ. Rivadavia
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 E. Centurion (G)
- 36 E. Bonifacio (D)
- 13 A. Osella (D)
- 2 L. Costa (D)
- 42 S. Studer (D)
- 14 L. Gomez (D)
- 34 K. Retamar (M)
- 25 M. Amarfil (M)
- 24 T. Ortega (M)
- 9 A. Arce (F)
- 26 M. Fernandez (F)
Substitutes
- 23 G. Marinelli
- 6 S. Flores
- 31 M. Valenti
- 40 I. Villalba
- 4 M. Peinipil
- 11 D. Tonetto
- 21 M. Cardillo
- 8 L. Bucca
- 10 T. Muro
- 18 S. Munoz
- 43 F. Sartori
- 20 J. Barbieri
Banfield
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Sanguinetti (G)
- 14 S. Vittor
- 3 D. Arboleda
- 26 N. Meriano (D)
- 24 S. Lopez (M)
- 5 M. Rio (M)
- 35 S. Esquivel (M)
- 10 G. Rios (M)
- 33 I. Abraham (M)
- 16 M. Mendez (F)
- 9 B. Sepulveda (F)
Substitutes
- 25 D. Romero
- 4 J. L. Alfaro
- 34 S. Daniele
- 19 N. Colazo
- 8 L. Rios
- 7 F. Castaneda
- 11 A. Alaniz
- 20 T. Adoryan
- 17 M. Arturia
- 18 J. Furch
- 22 R. Auzmendi
- 30 T. Nasif
Timeline
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3' Banfield Card · Yellow CardSantiago Esquivel
Foul
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43' Independ. Rivadavia Card · Yellow CardS. Studer
Foul
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45' Banfield Goal · Normal GoalG. Ríos · Assist: D. Arboleda
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46' Banfield subst · Substitution 1Off: Santiago Esquivel · On: L. Ríos
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53' Banfield Goal · Normal GoalG. Ríos · Assist: Martín Rio
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54' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Ortega · On: T. Muro
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56' Banfield subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Lopez · On: Juan Luis Alfaro
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68' Banfield subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Ríos · On: A. Alaniz
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69' Banfield subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Sepúlveda · On: R. Auzmendi
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71' Independ. Rivadavia Card · Yellow CardL. Gómez
Foul
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73' Banfield Card · Yellow CardA. Alaniz
Argument
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74' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Gómez · On: S. Munoz
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74' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Retamar · On: J. Barbieri
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74' Banfield subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Méndez · On: F. Castañeda
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75' Independ. Rivadavia Card · Yellow CardM. Fernandez
Foul
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80' Independ. Rivadavia Goal · Normal GoalS. Munoz · Assist: M. Fernandez
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81' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Costa · On: M. Cardillo
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84' Banfield Card · Yellow CardR. Auzmendi
Argument
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88' Independ. Rivadavia Card · Yellow CardT. Muro
Foul
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90'+6 Banfield Card · Yellow CardMartín Rio
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Independ. Rivadavia | Banfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 75% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 14 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 322 | 309 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 7 |
| xG | 1.48 | 1.11 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 4 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 243 | 231 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Banfield took the lead just before halftime when G. Ríos scored, assisted by D. Arboleda, at the 45th minute.
- ▸ Banfield extended their lead just two minutes later when G. Ríos scored again, this time assisted by Martín Rio.
- ▸ Independ. Rivadavia responded with a goal from S. Muñoz in the 80th minute, but it was not enough to secure a draw.