In the showdown between Platense and Vélez, neither side found the back of the net, concluding the match with a score of 0-0 at the Ciudad de Vicente López stadium.
During the second half, in the 63rd minute, a striking effort by Leonel Picco hit the post, leaving Platense yearning for a goal.
Vélez maintained a greater share of possession, controlling the ball for 60% of the match compared to Platense’s 40%, yet it was not enough to secure a win.
Emanuel Mammana stood out as the most significant player of the encounter, making vital contributions in defense by clearing four dangerous balls from the area.
Platense’s Oscar Salomón also proved to be crucial, successfully dispossessing opponents twice and clearing four balls from his zone.
Fans were treated to a highlight in the 33rd minute when Ronaldo Martínez executed an impressive nutmeg against Elías Gómez.
Platense’s coach, Cristian González, deployed a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Juan Pablo Cozzani in goal; a defensive line of Juan Ignacio Saborido, Ignacio Vázquez, Oscar Salomón, and Tomás Silva; a midfield consisting of Leonel Picco, Franco Baldassarra, Guido Mainero, Ronaldo Martínez, and Franco Zapiola; and Nicolás Orsini leading the attack.
On the other side, Guillermo Barros Schelotto arranged Vélez in a similar 4-5-1 formation with Tomás Marchiori in goal; Jano Gordón, Emanuel Mammana, Lisandro Magallán, and Elías Gómez in defense; Claudio Baeza, Agustín Bouzat, Maher Carrizo, Tomás Galván, and Imanol Machuca in midfield; while Braian Romero was positioned as the striker.
The match was overseen by referee Hernán Mastrángelo.
Looking ahead, Platense will host Argentinos Juniors in their next fixture, while Vélez will face Instituto at home.
Substitutions for Platense
45’ 2T – Nicolás Orsini replaced by Raúl Lozano
72’ 2T – Ronaldo Martínez replaced by Augusto Lotti
82’ 2T – Guido Mainero replaced by Enzo Roldán
87’ 2T – Franco Zapiola replaced by Franco Minerva and Franco Baldassarra replaced by Ignacio Schor
Yellow Cards for Platense:
25’ 1T – Tomás Silva (Repeated fouls)
Red Cards for Platense:
39’ 1T – Tomás Silva (Second yellow card)
Substitutions for Vélez
54’ 2T – Jano Gordón replaced by Agustín Lagos and Claudio Baeza replaced by Tobías Andrada
68’ 2T – Imanol Machuca replaced by Francisco Pizzini and Tomás Galván replaced by Matías Arias
79’ 2T – Maher Carrizo replaced by Matías Pellegrini
Yellow Cards for Vélez:
11’ 1T – Maher Carrizo (Unsporting behavior)
48’ 1T – Claudio Baeza (Unsporting behavior)
1’ 2T – Jano Gordón (Unsporting behavior)
3’ 2T – Braian Romero (Unsporting behavior)
30’ 2T – Matías Arias (Unsporting behavior)