Match report

Velez Sarsfield Defeats San Martin S.J. 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina

San Martin S.J.
San Martin S.J.
1–2
FT
Velez Sarsfield
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

  1. Velez Sarsfield
    8' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    T. Cavanagh

    Foul

  2. Velez Sarsfield
    10' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Lanzini · Assist: I. Andrada
  3. San Martin S.J.
    44' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Diarte

    Foul

  4. San Martin S.J.
    45'+1 San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow Card
    D. Gonzalez

    Foul

  5. Velez Sarsfield
    45' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Cavanagh · On: T. Silvero
  6. Velez Sarsfield
    46' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Godoy · Assist: M. Lanzini
  7. San Martin S.J.
    53' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Gonzalez · On: F. Toloza
  8. San Martin S.J.
    54' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow Card
    A. Portillo

    Foul

  9. San Martin S.J.
    59' San Martin S.J. Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Maestro Puch · Assist: M. Iacobellis
  10. San Martin S.J.
    61' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow Card
    R. Caseres

    Foul

  11. San Martin S.J.
    69' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Portillo · On: A. Molina
  12. San Martin S.J.
    69' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Iacobellis · On: J. Menendez
  13. Velez Sarsfield
    70' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Godoy · On: D. Valdés
  14. Velez Sarsfield
    70' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lanzini · On: R. Aliendro
  15. Velez Sarsfield
    70' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Machuca · On: F. Pizzini
  16. Velez Sarsfield
    77' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Andrada · On: Leonel Roldán
  17. San Martin S.J.
    78' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow Card
    S. Salle

    Foul

  18. San Martin S.J.
    80' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Salle · On: T. Fernandez
  19. San Martin S.J.
    81' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Gonzalez · On: J. Cavallaro
  20. Velez Sarsfield
    90'+8 Velez Sarsfield Card · Red Card
    Aarón Quirós

    Violent conduct

  21. Velez Sarsfield
    90'+8 Velez Sarsfield Var · Card upgrade
    Aarón 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.