Match report
Velez Sarsfield Defeats Platense 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Platense
0–2
FT
Velez Sarsfield
Mar 14, 2026
Velez Sarsfield secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Platense in the Liga Profesional Argentina, thanks to early goals from F. Monzón and L. Robertone. Despite Platense's efforts, they were unable to capitalize on their VAR disallowed goal, ultimately failing to score against a resilient Velez Sarsfield defense.
Key Facts
- • F. Monzón scored the first goal for Velez Sarsfield in the 8th minute, assisted by D. Godoy.
- • Platense had a goal disallowed by VAR in the 12th minute involving G. Lencina.
- • L. Robertone secured the second goal for Velez Sarsfield in the 49th minute, also assisted by D. Godoy.
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Platense's M. Amarfil and Velez Sarsfield's D. Godoy.
Lineups
Platense
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 20 M. Borgogno (G)
- 25 J. Saborido (D)
- 13 I. Vazquez (D)
- 31 Victor Cuesta (D)
- 38 C. Ingenthron (D)
- 5 I. Gomez (M)
- 15 M. Amarfil (M)
- 43 K. Retamar (M)
- 10 F. Zapiola (M)
- 33 J. Gauto (M)
- 99 G. Lencina (F)
Substitutes
- 22 N. Sumavil
- 7 G. Mainero
- 18 B. Merlini
- 24 M. Barrios
- 4 A. Lagos
- 47 B. Bosch
- 6 E. Raggio
- 9 T. Nasif
- 23 L. Heredia
- 21 A. Lotti
- 34 M. Mendia
- 17 F. Bussio
Velez Sarsfield
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 A. Montero (G)
- 32 T. Silvero (D)
- 2 E. Mammana (D)
- 16 L. Magallan (D)
- 3 E. Gomez (D)
- 29 R. Aliendro (M)
- 8 L. Robertone (M)
- 50 T. Andrada (M)
- 22 M. Lanzini (M)
- 15 D. Godoy (M)
- 23 F. Monzon (F)
Substitutes
- 1 T. Marchiori
- 10 D. Valdes
- 6 A. Quiros
- 5 C. Baeza
- 9 B. Romero
- 14 R. Pineiro
- 11 M. Pellegrini
- 17 A. Veron
- 49 D. Dominguez
- 35 M. Arias
- 47 A. Pereyra
- 48 L. Feler
Timeline
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8' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal GoalF. Monzón · Assist: D. Godoy -
12' Platense Var · Goal cancelledG. Lencina -
15' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow CardL. RobertoneFoul
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49' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal GoalL. Robertone · Assist: D. Godoy -
54' Platense Card · Yellow CardM. AmarfilFoul
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63' Platense subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Amarfil · On: Bautista Merlini -
63' Platense subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Zapiola Yamartino · On: A. Lotti -
68' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Godoy · On: M. Pellegrini -
70' Platense subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Retamar · On: Guido Mainero -
70' Platense subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Lencina · On: L. Heredia -
79' Platense subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Ingenthron · On: B. Bosch -
79' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Lanzini · On: D. Valdés -
79' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Monzón · On: B. Romero -
84' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Robertone · On: C. Baeza -
90'+1 Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow CardB. RomeroFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Platense | Velez Sarsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 72% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 379 | 369 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 288 | 265 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Velez Sarsfield's early goal by F. Monzón in the 8th minute set the tone for the match, giving them a psychological advantage.
- ▸ The disallowed goal for Platense in the 12th minute could have shifted momentum, but instead, it seemed to demoralize them as L. Robertone scored for Velez Sarsfield in the 49th minute, effectively sealing the win.