Match report

Gimnasia L.P. Defeats Velez Sarsfield 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Gimnasia L.P.
Gimnasia L.P.
2–0
FT
Velez Sarsfield
Velez Sarsfield
Nov 10, 2025

Gimnasia L.P. secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Velez Sarsfield in a match that saw key contributions from M. Torres and J. Merlo. The home team dominated the game, with Velez struggling to keep up and accumulating yellow cards. The victory strengthens Gimnasia's position in the Liga Profesional Argentina.

Key Facts

  • • Gimnasia L.P. defeated Velez Sarsfield 2-0
  • • M. Torres scored the first goal in the 34th minute, assisted by A. Piedrahita
  • • J. Merlo scored the second goal in the 68th minute, also assisted by A. Piedrahita
  • • Velez Sarsfield had three players receive yellow cards: Aarón Quirós, Elías Gómez, and M. Carrizo
  • • Gimnasia L.P. had two players receive yellow cards: P. Silva Torrejon and A. Piedrahita

Lineups

Gimnasia L.P.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 N. Insfran (G)
  • 15 J. Pintado (D)
  • 4 R. Giampaoli (D)
  • 21 E. Martinez (D)
  • 14 P. Silva Torrejon (D)
  • 17 N. Schelotto (M)
  • 16 A. Max (M)
  • 38 M. Panaro (M)
  • 8 B. Merlini (M)
  • 7 A. Piedrahita (M)
  • 32 M. Torres (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Ingolotti
  • 2 F. Corbalan
  • 13 German Conti
  • 46 A. Gelsomino
  • 33 J. Villalba
  • 39 P. Aguiar
  • 18 M. Seoane
  • 19 L. Castro
  • 24 J. Merlo
  • 26 F. Torres
  • 9 Jan Hurtado
  • 30 J. De Asis

Velez Sarsfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Marchiori (G)
  • 21 J. Gordon (D)
  • 40 T. Silvero (D)
  • 6 A. Quiros (D)
  • 3 E. Gomez (D)
  • 29 R. Aliendro (M)
  • 26 A. Bouzat (M)
  • 28 M. Carrizo (M)
  • 10 D. Valdes (M)
  • 20 F. Pizzini (M)
  • 15 D. Godoy (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 A. Busso
  • 14 A. Lagos
  • 37 T. Cavanagh
  • 43 I. Andrada
  • 5 C. Baeza
  • 8 T. Galvan
  • 22 M. Lanzini
  • 7 M. Santos
  • 17 A. Veron
  • 23 F. Monzon
  • 35 M. Arias
  • 11 M. Pellegrini

Timeline

  1. Velez Sarsfield
    22' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    Aarón Quirós

    Foul

  2. Gimnasia L.P.
    34' Gimnasia L.P. Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Torres · Assist: A. Piedrahita
  3. Velez Sarsfield
    41' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    Elías Gómez

    Foul

  4. Gimnasia L.P.
    45'+5 Gimnasia L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    P. Silva Torrejon

    Handball

  5. Gimnasia L.P.
    64' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Panaro · On: J. Merlo
  6. Gimnasia L.P.
    68' Gimnasia L.P. Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Merlo · Assist: A. Piedrahita
  7. Velez Sarsfield
    69' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    M. Carrizo

    Foul

  8. Gimnasia L.P.
    72' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Giampaoli · On: G. Conti
  9. Gimnasia L.P.
    72' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Torres · On: J. Hurtado
  10. Velez Sarsfield
    74' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Agustín Bouzat · On: M. Lanzini
  11. Velez Sarsfield
    74' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Godoy · On: F. Monzón
  12. Velez Sarsfield
    74' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Elías Gómez · On: M. Pellegrini
  13. Gimnasia L.P.
    76' Gimnasia L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    A. Piedrahita

    Time wasting

  14. Gimnasia L.P.
    79' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Max · On: P. Aguiar
  15. Gimnasia L.P.
    79' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bautista Merlini · On: L. Castro
  16. Velez Sarsfield
    88' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gordon · On: I. Andrada
  17. Velez Sarsfield
    88' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Carrizo · On: M. Santos

Match Stats

Stat Gimnasia L.P. Velez Sarsfield
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 68% 82%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 3 13
Total Passes 252 433
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 2.34 1.06
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 172 354
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Torres opened the scoring in the 34th minute, giving Gimnasia L.P. the lead and a boost in confidence
  • ▸ J. Merlo's goal in the 68th minute sealed the victory for Gimnasia L.P., despite Velez Sarsfield making several substitutions to try and turn the tide