Match Centre

The 1-1 draw slightly flattered Banfield, who were outplayed statistically by Barracas Central despite the even scoreline. The visitors' 64% possession and 10 total shots (3 on target) outweighed Banfield's 8 attempts (4 on target), though neither side created high-quality chances consistently. Lautaro Martín Gómez's first-half strike for Banfield (45+3') was cancelled out by Ivan Tapia's 62nd-minute penalty - Barracas' only shot on target from open play all game, highlighting their struggle to convert dominance into clear chances.

Barracas Central's offensive structure - attempting 6 shots from outside the box versus Banfield's 2 - revealed their reliance on speculative efforts despite controlling midfield (341 accurate passes to Banfield's 173). The hosts were more efficient when they did attack, with Gómez's goal coming from one of their 6 shots inside the box versus Barracas' 4. The decisive stat was Barracas' 6 corners to Banfield's 1 - a reflection of their territorial advantage that ultimately yielded just one goal from the penalty spot.