Match report

Rosario Central Defeats Velez Sarsfield 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Velez Sarsfield
Velez Sarsfield
1–2
FT
Rosario Central
Rosario Central
Oct 12, 2025

Rosario Central stunned Velez Sarsfield with a 2-1 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Alejo Veliz opened the scoring early for Rosario Central, but M. Lanzini equalized for Velez Sarsfield. The turning point came late in the game when a penalty was awarded to Rosario Central, which I. Malcorra converted to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Velez Sarsfield 1–2 Rosario Central
  • • Alejo Veliz scored the first goal for Rosario Central in the 17th minute
  • • M. Lanzini equalized for Velez Sarsfield in the 51st minute
  • • I. Malcorra scored the winning penalty in the 90th minute
  • • R. Aliendro was sent off for Velez Sarsfield in the 90+12 minute

Lineups

Velez Sarsfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Marchiori (G)
  • 14 A. Lagos (D)
  • 2 E. Mammana (D)
  • 6 A. Quiros (D)
  • 3 E. Gomez (D)
  • 29 R. Aliendro (M)
  • 26 A. Bouzat (M)
  • 20 F. Pizzini (M)
  • 8 T. Galvan (M)
  • 22 M. Lanzini (M)
  • 9 B. Romero (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 L. Garzon
  • 16 L. Magallan
  • 40 T. Silvero
  • 50 T. Andrada
  • 10 D. Valdes
  • 19 L. Roldan
  • 33 K. A. Vazquez
  • 17 A. Veron
  • 15 D. Godoy
  • 23 F. Monzon
  • 35 M. Arias
  • 7 M. Santos

Rosario Central

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Broun (G)
  • 32 E. Coronel (D)
  • 15 F. Mallo Blanco (D)
  • 6 J. Komar (D)
  • 3 A. Sandez (D)
  • 16 E. Gimenez (M)
  • 5 F. Ibarra (M)
  • 10 I. Malcorra (M)
  • 21 S. Lopez (M)
  • 11 A. Di Maria (F)
  • 9 A. Veliz (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Werner
  • 46 I. Ovando
  • 47 L. Raffin
  • 33 J. M. Elordi
  • 31 F. Navarro
  • 34 S. Beltran
  • 35 T. Salteno
  • 26 G. Cantizano
  • 18 F. Lo Celso
  • 39 F. Oviedo
  • 44 A. Modica

Timeline

  1. Rosario Central
    17' Rosario Central Goal · Normal Goal
    Alejo Veliz · Assist: Agustín Sández
  2. Velez Sarsfield
    23' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    Agustín Bouzat

    Argument

  3. Velez Sarsfield
    51' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Lanzini
  4. Rosario Central
    65' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    Santiago Lopez

    Foul

  5. Velez Sarsfield
    67' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Galván · On: D. Valdés
  6. Rosario Central
    68' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    I. Malcorra

    Foul

  7. Rosario Central
    69' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Santiago Lopez · On: F. Navarro
  8. Velez Sarsfield
    71' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Lanzini · On: M. Arias
  9. Rosario Central
    79' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Á. Di María · On: F. Oviedo
  10. Rosario Central
    83' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    Agustín Sández

    Argument

  11. Rosario Central
    87' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    J. Broun

    Time wasting

  12. Velez Sarsfield
    88' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Romero · On: D. Godoy
  13. Rosario Central
    90'+2 Rosario Central subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Broun · On: A. Werner
  14. Rosario Central
    90'+2 Rosario Central subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alejo Veliz · On: A. Módica
  15. Rosario Central
    90'+4 Rosario Central Var · Penalty confirmed
    E. Coronel
  16. Velez Sarsfield
    90'+6 Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    Elías Gómez

    Foul

  17. Velez Sarsfield
    90'+11 Velez Sarsfield Var · Card upgrade
    R. Aliendro
  18. Velez Sarsfield
    90'+12 Velez Sarsfield Card · Red Card
    R. Aliendro

    Foul

  19. Rosario Central
    90' Rosario Central Goal · Penalty
    I. Malcorra

Match Stats

Stat Velez Sarsfield Rosario Central
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 75%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 460 329
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 0.69 1.53
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 392 246
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alejo Veliz's early goal set the tone for Rosario Central, but Velez Sarsfield responded strongly, equalizing through M. Lanzini in the second half.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutions such as M. Arias for Velez Sarsfield and A. Werner for Rosario Central highlighted the tactical adjustments that influenced the game's momentum.
  • ▸ The crucial penalty decision in the 90th minute turned the game in Rosario Central's favor, leading to I. Malcorra's decisive goal and R. Aliendro's red card for Velez Sarsfield.