Banfield vs Rosario Central 1-1

Banfield and Rosario Central drew 1-1 after Tomas Adoryan’s first-half goal was cancelled out by Giovanni Ismael Cantizano in the 80th minute. The home side led at the break, and Rosario Central found a late equaliser to leave both teams with a point.

Banfield took the lead in the 41st minute when Tomas Adoryan scored from David Zalazar’s assist, making it 1-0. That remained the half-time score.

Rosario Central pressed on after the interval and levelled on 80 minutes through Giovanni Ismael Cantizano, set up by Franco Ibarra. Both teams then made double changes, with Rosario Central doing so on 82 minutes and again on 89, while Banfield made two changes on 83 minutes, including Adoryan going off after his goal. Banfield had chances to restore the lead and Rosario Central had to survive a spell of pressure, but the visitors held on for the draw.

The numbers pointed to a split game. Rosario Central had 65% possession and 529 passes to Banfield’s 266, while Banfield had more shots, 21-12, more on target, 5-2, and more corners, 7-3. Banfield also had 1 offside to Rosario Central’s 0, and the away side made 4 saves to Banfield’s 1.

Tomas Adoryan was booked in the 12th minute, and Banfield’s other yellow card went to Santiago Esquivel on 83 minutes. Rosario Central’s bookings went to Federico Navarro on 30 minutes and Emanuel Coronel on 76 minutes.