This Monday, Vélez showcased their dominance against Godoy Cruz, securing a solid 2-0 victory in the 6th round of the Clausura. The goals for the visitors were scored by Maher Carrizo (30’ 1H, from a free kick) and Mateo Mendoza (22’ 1H, own goal).
Maher Carrizo shone as the standout player of the match, contributing with a goal, 18 successful passes, and two shots at goal.
Another key contributor was Tobías Andrada, who made his mark with 11 accurate passes and three successful tackles.
The match also saw an impressive moment from Rodrigo Aliendro of Vélez, who skillfully outmaneuvered Godoy Cruz’s Vicente Poggi early in the second half.
Godoy Cruz, under the guidance of coach Walter Ribonetto, employed a 4-3-3 setup with Franco Petroli in goal, supported by a defensive line of Leonardo Jara, Mateo Mendoza, Juan Escobar, and Juan Segundo Morán. The midfield consisted of Nicolás Fernández, Vicente Poggi, and Guillermo Fernández, while the attack featured Facundo Altamira, Agustín Auzmendi, and Santino Andino.
On the other side, Guillermo Barros Schelotto’s Vélez lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Tomás Marchiori as goalkeeper; Jano Gordón, Emanuel Mammana, Lisandro Magallán, and Elías Gómez making up the defensive quartet; and Rodrigo Aliendro, Claudio Baeza, Maher Carrizo, Tomás Galván, and Agustín Bouzat forming the midfield, leaving Braian Romero as the lone striker.
The match referee, Edgardo Zamora, officiated the game at the Estadio Mundialista in Mendoza.
In their upcoming fixtures, Godoy Cruz will face Platense, while Vélez will host Lanús.
Substitutions for Godoy Cruz
45’ 2H – Agustín Auzmendi replaced by Luca Martínez Dupuy and Facundo Altamira replaced by Maximiliano Porcel
52’ 2H – Vicente Poggi substituted for Walter Montoya
71’ 2H – Nicolás Fernández off for Bastián Yáñez
74’ 2H – Leonardo Jara replaced by Lucas Arce
Cautions for Godoy Cruz
29’ 1H – Guillermo Fernández (Dissent), 41’ 1H – Nicolás Fernández (Unsporting behavior), 43’ 2H – Mateo Mendoza (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Vélez
62’ 2H – Claudio Baeza substituted by Tobías Andrada and Tomás Galván off for Matías Pellegrini
73’ 2H – Maher Carrizo replaced by Manuel Lanzini
82’ 2H – Jano Gordón off for Agustín Lagos and Braian Romero substituted by Michael Santos
Cautions for Vélez
45’ 1H – Claudio Baeza (Unsporting behavior), 13’ 2H – Jano Gordón (Unsporting behavior), 30’ 2H – Agustín Bouzat (Delaying the game)