In a challenging match, Sarmiento paid dearly at the Estadio Eva Perón as they were defeated by Vélez with a score of 0-2 during the 13th round of the Clausura. The midfielder Manuel Lanzini paved the way for Vélez’s victory by scoring the first goal in the 60th minute. Francisco Pizzini added a second goal just six minutes later, sealing the match for Vélez.
The standout performer of the evening was Tomás Marchiori, the goalkeeper from Vélez, who exhibited exceptional skill by saving 9 shots and completing 14 accurate passes throughout the match.
Manuel Lanzini also delivered an impressive performance, contributing not only with a goal but also completing 26 passes correctly, showcasing his pivotal role in the team’s strategy.
Facundo Sava, the coach of Sarmiento, deployed a 4-4-2 formation, placing Lucas Acosta as goalkeeper; Alex Vigo, Renzo Orihuela, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, and Joel Godoy in defense; Julián Contrera, Carlos Villalba, Manuel García, and Yair Arismendi in midfield; and Iván Morales alongside Lucas Pratto in attack.
On the other hand, Guillermo Barros Schelotto’s Vélez lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Tomás Marchiori in goal; Jano Gordón, Emanuel Mammana, Lisandro Magallán, and Elías Gómez in defense; Claudio Baeza, Agustín Bouzat, Matías Pellegrini, Diego Valdés, and Manuel Lanzini in midfield; and Dilan Godoy leading the attack.
Andrés Gariano officiated as the referee for the match held at the Estadio Eva Perón.
Looking ahead, Sarmiento will take on Platense in an away match, while Vélez will be playing at home against Talleres.
Substitutions for Sarmiento
27’ 1H – Julián Contrera out for Leandro Suhr
55’ 2H – Lucas Pratto out for Santiago Rodríguez and Carlos Villalba out for Elián Giménez
68’ 2H – Yair Arismendi out for Joaquín Ardaiz
Yellow cards for Sarmiento:
27’ 1H Carlos Villalba and 36’ 1H Leandro Suhr
Substitutions for Vélez
21’ 1H – Emanuel Mammana out for Aarón Quirós
45’ 2H – Diego Valdés out for Francisco Pizzini
78’ 2H – Manuel Lanzini out for Tomás Galván and Dilan Godoy out for Florián Monzón
86’ 2H – Claudio Baeza out for Leonel Roldán
Yellow cards for Vélez:
19’ 2H Claudio Baeza and 48’ 2H Lisandro Magallán