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ESRiver ultimately draws against Banfield At the Mâs Monumental stadium, Martín Demichelis’ team created several chances, trailed toward the end, and managed to equalize with a header from Pablo Solari.
The first half at the Mâs Monumental stadium was evenly matched, with River having more possession in the opponent's half, but posing little threat to Marcelo Barovero’s goal. In the first two opportunities, Andrés Herrera advanced down the right and unleashed two cross-shots; meanwhile, the rival threatened with a high header from Aarón Quirós. At the end of the first half, Esequiel Barco dribbled and crafted a good individual play, unleashing a low right-footed shot that narrowly missed the goal.
In the early minutes of the second half, Facundo Colidio advanced down the left and arrived under pressure to take a shot against Barovero, but the keeper managed to save it. In a promising attack, Enzo Díaz located Colidio, who couldn't hit the target with a quick strike from the edge of the goal area. Shortly after, Pablo Solari (who had just entered the field) received the ball from Barco, but his shot went wide.
Claudio Echeverri had his chance, with a right-footed cross-shot that Barovero palmed away to his left. In another clear opportunity, following a cross from Enzo Díaz from the left, Emanuel Insúa nearly scored an own goal, but a defender cleared it off the line. Nacho nearly opened the scoring with a left-footed shot that found the keeper well positioned. River capped off this string of chances with a low right-footed shot from Agustín Ruberto, which Barovero blocked with his feet.
In a thrilling finale, Banfield managed to take the lead with one of their few attacks, thanks to a left-footed strike from Braian Galván. Late in the game, River leveled the score with a superb goal from Pablo Solari (following a great play and cross from Barco). River went after the 2-1 lead, but failed to clinch the win. Now, the team will prepare for the next match, taking place next Sunday against Boca Juniors at the Mâs Monumental stadium.
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