Match report
Independiente Draws 1-1 with Velez Sarsfield in Liga Profesional Argentina
Independiente
1–1
FT
Velez Sarsfield
Jan 31, 2026
Independiente and Velez Sarsfield battled to a 1-1 draw in their Liga Profesional Argentina match, with a goal from Velez's J. Gordon followed by an own goal from the same player for Independiente. The game saw several key substitutions and yellow cards, including a foul from C. Baeza of Velez Sarsfield.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Independiente 1–1 Velez Sarsfield
- • J. Gordon scored for Velez Sarsfield at 31 minutes, assisted by D. Godoy
- • J. Gordon scored an own goal for Independiente at 32 minutes
- • C. Baeza of Velez Sarsfield received a yellow card at 28 minutes
- • Kevin Lomónaco of Independiente received a yellow card at 59 minutes
- • Facundo Zabala and L. Millán were substituted out for Milton Valenzuela and L. Cabral in Independiente at 46 minutes
Lineups
Independiente
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 33 R. Rey (G)
- 29 L. Godoy (D)
- 26 K. Lomonaco (D)
- 36 S. Valdez (D)
- 3 M. Valenzuela (D)
- 10 L. Cabral (M)
- 5 Rodrigo Fernandez (M)
- 40 I. Malcorra (M)
- 7 S. Montiel (F)
- 9 G. Avalos (F)
- 19 M. Abaldo (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Blazquez
- 4 S. Arias
- 13 J. Fedorco
- 6 N. Freire
- 22 F. Zabala
- 11 F. Mancuello
- 8 L. Millan
- 24 J. Palais
- 23 I. Marcone
- 16 M. Perez Curci
- 17 W. Mazzantti
- 25 I. Pussetto
Velez Sarsfield
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 A. Montero (G)
- 21 J. Gordon (D)
- 2 E. Mammana (D)
- 16 L. Magallan (D)
- 3 E. Gomez (D)
- 50 T. Andrada (M)
- 5 C. Baeza (M)
- 11 M. Pellegrini (M)
- 10 D. Valdes (M)
- 22 M. Lanzini (M)
- 15 D. Godoy (F)
Substitutes
- 1 T. Marchiori
- 32 T. Silvero
- 6 A. Quiros
- 4 J. Garcia
- 18 S. Escobar
- 8 L. Robertone
- 29 R. Aliendro
- 35 M. Arias
- 20 F. Pizzini
- 23 F. Monzon
- 17 A. Veron
- 39 I. Machuca
Timeline
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28' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow CardC. Baeza
Foul
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31' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal GoalJ. Gordon · Assist: D. Godoy
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32' Independiente Goal · Own GoalJ. Gordon
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46' Independiente subst · Substitution 1Off: Milton Valenzuela · On: Facundo Zabala
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46' Independiente subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Cabral · On: L. Millán
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59' Independiente Card · Yellow CardKevin Lomónaco
Foul
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63' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Lanzini · On: L. Robertone
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63' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Godoy · On: F. Monzón
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75' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Baeza · On: R. Aliendro
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75' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Pellegrini · On: A. Veron
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83' Independiente subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Abaldo · On: I. Pussetto
Match Stats
| Stat | Independiente | Velez Sarsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 59% |
| Offsides | 7 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 12 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 337 | 296 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 241 | 174 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 12 |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Velez Sarsfield took an early lead when J. Gordon scored in the 31st minute, giving them a brief advantage in the match.
- ▸ The momentum shifted drastically in the 32nd minute when J. Gordon inadvertently scored an own goal, leveling the match for Independiente.