CA Banfield 3:2 CA Sarmiento — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Tiziano Perrota scored twice as Banfield came from behind to beat Sarmiento 3-2 in a Superliga thriller that sets up a clash with Estudiantes de Río Cuarto next. The visitors dominated possession early but found a stubborn home defence unwilling to cave.

The match turned in the second half when Tiziano Perrota headed home David Zalazar's cross in the 53rd minute, then doubled the lead six minutes later from Tomás Adoryan's delivery. Bruno Sepúlveda made it three in the 82nd minute before Sarmiento struck twice through Jonathan Herrera and Junior Marabel, with a VAR check in the 88th minute adding to the late drama.

Despite losing, Sarmiento held 62% possession and created 0.65 xG, but Banfield were more clinical with 14 shots and a second-half xG of 0.72 that told the story of their control. Tiziano Perrota was the standout with a 9.5 rating, two goals and a forward's instinct for the big moment. CheckLive's model rated Sarmiento marginally ahead, but the result proved that prediction wrong. Banfield now host Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on 1 August.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Banfield vs Sarmiento?

Banfield 3-2 Sarmiento (Superliga).

Who scored?

Tiziano Perrota (53', assist David Zalazar) for Banfield; Tiziano Perrota (59', assist Tomás Adoryan) for Banfield; Bruno Sepúlveda (82') for Banfield; Jonathan Herrera (84') for Sarmiento; Junior Marabel (86') for Sarmiento.

Was Banfield's win deserved?

Yes — Banfield were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Banfield vs Sarmiento?

Yellow cards: Juan Manuel Insaurralde (Sarmiento).

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