In a match corresponding to the third round of the Clausura, Vélez El Fortín and Instituto La Gloria ended in a stalemate with no goals scored.
Despite controlling the game for most of its duration with 62% possession, Vélez was unable to convert that advantage into a victory, concluding the match at 0-0.
Maher Carrizo was highlighted as the standout player of the match. The Vélez midfielder completed 24 successful passes, regained possession three times, and attempted four shots on goal.
Instituto’s goalkeeper, Manuel Roffo, also had a significant impact, making six crucial saves and completing 13 passes effectively, helping to keep the clean sheet against the relentless Vélez attack.
Vélez’s head coach, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, deployed a 4-5-1 formation with Tomás Marchiori as the goalkeeper; a defensive line consisting of Jano Gordón, Emanuel Mammana, Lisandro Magallán, and Elías Gómez; a midfield comprising Claudio Baeza, Agustín Bouzat, Maher Carrizo, Tomás Galván, and Imanol Machuca; and Braian Romero as the lone striker.
On the other hand, Daniel Oldrá’s Instituto fielded their team in a similar 4-5-1 alignment, featuring Manuel Roffo in goal; a backline of Juan José Franco, Gonzalo Requena, Fernando Alarcón, and Elías Pereyra; a midfield with Stefano Moreyra, Gastón Lodico, Damián Puebla, Jonás Acevedo, and Juan Manuel Romero; and Matias Fonseca leading the attack.
Referee Jorge Baliño officiated this match held at El Fortín.
Looking ahead, Vélez will face San Lorenzo in their next fixture, while Instituto will host Platense.
Substitutions for Vélez
In the 64th minute, Tomás Galván was replaced by Tobías Andrada. In the 79th minute, Agustín Bouzat made way for Matías Arias and Imanol Machuca was substituted by Matías Pellegrini.
Yellow Cards for Vélez:
Agustín Bouzat received a yellow card in the 39th minute for unsporting behavior, and Braian Romero was booked in the 44th minute for arguing with an opponent.
Substitutions for Instituto
Juan Manuel Romero was replaced by Jhon Córdoba in the 53rd minute. Damián Puebla made way for Jeremías Lázaro in the 66th minute, and in the 81st minute, Jonás Acevedo and Elías Pereyra were substituted for Franco Díaz and Lucas Rodríguez respectively.
Yellow Cards for Instituto:
Gonzalo Requena received a yellow card in the 44th minute for arguing with an opponent, while Elías Pereyra, Juan José Franco, and Stefano Moreyra were cautioned in the second half for unsporting conduct.