Match report
Banfield Defeats Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Banfield
2–1
FT
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Feb 3, 2026
Banfield emerged victorious over Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto with a 2-1 win in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Despite going behind to a goal from M. Garnerone, Banfield bounced back with two goals from L. Gómez and M. Méndez, securing three vital points in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Banfield 2–1 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
- • M. Garnerone scored the opening goal for Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto in the 14th minute
- • L. Gómez equalized for Banfield in the 57th minute
- • M. Méndez secured the win for Banfield with a goal in the 88th minute
- • M. Garnerone received a yellow card in the 76th minute
- • D. Arboleda from Banfield was also shown a yellow card in the 78th minute
Lineups
Banfield
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Sanguinetti (G)
- 4 J. L. Alfaro (D)
- 2 D. Arboleda (D)
- 14 S. Vittor (D)
- 27 I. Abraham (D)
- 20 T. Adoryan (M)
- 24 S. Lopez (M)
- 15 S. Esquivel (M)
- 19 N. Colazo (M)
- 22 R. Auzmendi (F)
- 16 M. Mendez (F)
Substitutes
- 25 G. Santilli
- 34 S. Daniele
- 12 M. Lopez
- 8 L. Rios
- 21 L. Villegas
- 23 L. Palavecino
- 32 V. Gonzalez
- 10 L. Gomez
- 7 L. Pinero
- 18 F. Medina
- 9 B. Sepulveda
- 17 T. Perrotta
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 23 R. Bacchia (G)
- 21 M. Ruiz (D)
- 6 J. Antonini (D)
- 2 G. Maffini (D)
- 16 T. Ostchega (D)
- 11 M. Garnerone (M)
- 10 T. Gonzalez (M)
- 8 S. Rosane (M)
- 17 G. Alanis (M)
- 19 N. Talpone (F)
- 32 M. Bajamich (F)
Substitutes
- 43 A. Lastra
- 30 S. Ojeda
- 26 E. Forclaz
- 22 M. Valiente
- 7 L. Gonzalez
- 79 T. Leiva
- 18 A. Morales
- 25 T. Olmos
- 5 A. Cabrera
- 13 F. Romero
- 20 M. Tevez
- 31 M. Valenti
Timeline
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14' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Goal · Normal GoalM. Garnerone
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46' Banfield subst · Substitution 1Off: Nicolás Colazo · On: L. Villegas
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46' Banfield subst · Substitution 2Off: Juan Luis Alfaro · On: L. Gómez
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56' Banfield subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Adoryan · On: L. Piñero
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57' Banfield Goal · Normal GoalL. Gómez · Assist: M. Méndez
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63' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Gonzalez · On: M. Tevez
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64' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Bajamich · On: L. Gonzalez
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64' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Talpone · On: A. Cabrera
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66' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Card · Yellow CardT. Ostchega
Foul
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69' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Alanís · On: M. Valiente
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76' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Card · Yellow CardM. Garnerone
Time wasting
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76' Banfield subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Auzmendi · On: B. Sepúlveda
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76' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Garnerone · On: A. Morales
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78' Banfield Card · Yellow CardD. Arboleda
Foul
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88' Banfield Goal · Normal GoalM. Méndez · Assist: I. Abraham
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90'+1 Banfield Var · Goal confirmedM. Méndez
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90'+2 Banfield subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Méndez · On: T. Perrotta
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90'+8 Banfield Card · Yellow CardL. Villegas
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Banfield | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 62% |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 15 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 319 | 249 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 7 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 222 | 154 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto took the lead early through M. Garnerone, but Banfield responded quickly and found their rhythm
- ▸ Banfield's equalizer by L. Gómez in the 57th minute shifted momentum in their favor, and M. Méndez sealed the victory in the 88th minute