Argentinos Juniors have played all season in a fairly rigid 4-4-2 setup that was more focused on defense than attack. They have impressively only allowed two goals this season through seven games, but they have also only scored five, which explains why they have drawn five times. They’re also undefeated, and they appear to be in good shape to continue that trend, thanks to their 1-0 road lead over Banfield at halftime. Franco Niell scored a nice goal off of a low cross and a deflection on the 31st minute, and much to the surprise of everyone, it was well deserved and with the run of play.
Banfield Vs. Argentinos Juniors: 0-1 Halftime, Visitors Surprisingly Ambitious
Argentinos have abandoned their old setup, and their tactics are probably best and most specifically described as a 4-2-1-3. Or, at least, that’s as specifically as they can be described in simple formation notation. Their lineup was called a 4-2-3-1 on television, but the wide players really are forwards, which has made for some really entertaining football. The front three have seriously pressured the Banfield back line, and young Matias Laba is having a very solid game.
Banfield got off to a great start, but the final 30 minutes of the half belonged to their opponents. If they’re going to win, they will probably have to make a serious change. They have been forced into one substitution due to injury, bringing on Alejandro Delfino for Victor Ruben Lopez.
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