Match report
Velez Sarsfield Defeats San Martin S.J. 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina
San Martin S.J.
1–2
FT
Velez Sarsfield
Sep 19, 2025
Velez Sarsfield secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over San Martin S.J. in the Liga Profesional Argentina. The match was marked by early dominance from Velez Sarsfield, who took the lead through M. Lanzini. Despite San Martin S.J. putting up a strong fight and equalizing later in the game, Velez Sarsfield managed to regain the lead and secure the win. The victory came with a red card for Velez Sarsfield's Aarón Quirós late in the match, further highlighting the intensity of the encounter.
Key Facts
- • Final score: San Martin S.J. 1-2 Velez Sarsfield
- • Goals: M. Lanzini (10'), D. Godoy (46'), I. Maestro Puch (59')
- • Yellow cards: T. Cavanagh, Lucas Diarte, D. Gonzalez, A. Portillo, R. Caseres, S. Salle (San Martin S.J.)
- • Red card: Aarón Quirós (Velez Sarsfield)
- • Velez Sarsfield had multiple substitutions including T. Silvero, D. Valdés, R. Aliendro, F. Pizzini, Leonel Roldán
Lineups
San Martin S.J.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Borgogno (G)
- 16 A. Portillo (D)
- 2 R. Caseres (D)
- 6 L. Recalde (D)
- 30 L. Diarte (D)
- 22 S. Jaurena (M)
- 49 D. Gonzalez (M)
- 18 S. Salle (M)
- 10 S. Gonzalez (M)
- 28 M. Iacobellis (M)
- 11 I. Maestro (F)
Substitutes
- 13 M. Velazco
- 4 A. Molina
- 29 T. Lecanda
- 39 M. Orihuela
- 14 Pablo Garcia
- 15 J. Cavallaro
- 19 L. T. Escalante
- 9 F. Gonzalez
- 25 F. Toloza
- 27 T. Fernandez
- 32 F. Anselmo
- 37 J. Menendez
Velez Sarsfield
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 A. Montero (G)
- 43 I. Andrada (D)
- 16 L. Magallan (D)
- 6 A. Quiros (D)
- 37 T. Cavanagh (D)
- 50 T. Andrada (M)
- 5 C. Baeza (M)
- 11 M. Pellegrini (M)
- 22 M. Lanzini (M)
- 39 I. Machuca (M)
- 15 D. Godoy (F)
Substitutes
- 1 T. Marchiori
- 40 T. Silvero
- 49 D. Dominguez
- 8 T. Galvan
- 10 D. Valdes
- 19 L. Roldan
- 23 R. Aliendro
- 33 K. A. Vazquez
- 17 A. Veron
- 20 F. Pizzini
- 29 F. Monzon
- 35 M. Arias
Timeline
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8' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow CardT. CavanaghFoul
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10' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal GoalM. Lanzini · Assist: I. Andrada -
44' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow CardLucas DiarteFoul
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45'+1 San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow CardD. GonzalezFoul
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45' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Cavanagh · On: T. Silvero -
46' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal GoalD. Godoy · Assist: M. Lanzini -
53' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Gonzalez · On: F. Toloza -
54' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow CardA. PortilloFoul
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59' San Martin S.J. Goal · Normal GoalI. Maestro Puch · Assist: M. Iacobellis -
61' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow CardR. CaseresFoul
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69' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Portillo · On: A. Molina -
69' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Iacobellis · On: J. Menendez -
70' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Godoy · On: D. Valdés -
70' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Lanzini · On: R. Aliendro -
70' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Machuca · On: F. Pizzini -
77' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Andrada · On: Leonel Roldán -
78' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow CardS. SalleFoul
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80' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Salle · On: T. Fernandez -
81' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Gonzalez · On: J. Cavallaro -
90'+8 Velez Sarsfield Card · Red CardAarón QuirósViolent conduct
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90'+8 Velez Sarsfield Var · Card upgradeAarón Quirós
Match Stats
| Stat | San Martin S.J. | Velez Sarsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 23 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 69% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 9 |
| Corners | 11 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 309 | 274 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 0.87 | 0.85 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 220 | 189 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Velez Sarsfield took the lead in the 10th minute through M. Lanzini, assisted by I. Andrada, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ San Martin S.J. equalized in the 59th minute with a goal from I. Maestro Puch, assisted by M. Iacobellis, sparking a competitive response.
- ▸ D. Godoy's goal in the 46th minute for Velez Sarsfield was crucial in maintaining their lead and securing the victory.