Vélez Sarsfield vs Gimnasia (Mendoza), 2026 Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Torneo Clausura
· Argentine Liga Profesional de FútbolAbout
Vélez Sarsfield are hosting Gimnasia (Mendoza)
at José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires, Argentina, starting on
. The match is a part of the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Foul by Fermín Antonini (Gimnasia Mendoza).
- 3': Manuel Lanzini (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Luciano Cingolani (Gimnasia Mendoza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Foul by Lucas Robertone (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 7': Attempt saved. Agustín Módica (Gimnasia Mendoza) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Tomás Marchiori (Vélez Sarsfield). Assisted by Esteban Fernández.
- 7': Corner, Gimnasia Mendoza. Conceded by Tomás Marchiori.
- 8': Attempt missed. Diego Mondino (Gimnasia Mendoza) header from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Esteban Fernández with a cross following a corner.
- 9': Corner, Gimnasia Mendoza. Conceded by Lisandro Magallán.
- 9': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Facundo Lencioni (Gimnasia Mendoza) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 10': VAR Decision: No Goal Vélez Sarsfield 0-0 Gimnasia Mendoza.
- 11': Attempt saved. Ronaldo Martínez (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by César Rigamonti (Gimnasia Mendoza). Assisted by Manuel Lanzini.
- 12': Delay in match because of an injury César Rigamonti (Gimnasia Mendoza).
- 13': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Agustín Módica (Gimnasia Mendoza) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Facundo Lencioni.
- 16': Juan Cruz Policella (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 16': Foul by Fermín Antonini (Gimnasia Mendoza).
- 16': Lucas Robertone (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 16': Foul by Matías Vargas (Gimnasia Mendoza).
- 20': Delay in match because of an injury Luciano Cingolani (Gimnasia Mendoza).
- 21': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 22': Attempt missed. Lucas Robertone (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Lisandro Magallán.
- 23': Corner, Vélez Sarsfield. Conceded by Luciano Cingolani.
- 24': Corner, Vélez Sarsfield. Conceded by Matías Recalde.
- 24': Offside, Vélez Sarsfield. Lucas Robertone is caught offside.
- 25': Attempt missed. Manuel Lanzini (Vélez Sarsfield) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
- 26': Matías Vargas (Gimnasia Mendoza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Rodrigo Aliendro (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 27': Attempt missed. Agustín Módica (Gimnasia Mendoza) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Facundo Lencioni.
- 28': Offside, Vélez Sarsfield. Ronaldo Martínez is caught offside.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Manuel Lanzini (Vélez Sarsfield) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 29': Attempt missed. Manuel Lanzini (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Juan Cruz Policella.
- 31': Corner, Vélez Sarsfield. Conceded by Fermín Antonini.
- 32': Matías Vargas (Gimnasia Mendoza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by Simón Escobar (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 32': Simón Escobar (Vélez Sarsfield) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Foul by Luciano Cingolani (Gimnasia Mendoza).
- 37': Elías Gómez (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Manuel Lanzini (Vélez Sarsfield) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Rodrigo Aliendro with a cross.
- 39': Foul by Agustín Módica (Gimnasia Mendoza).
- 39': Lisandro Magallán (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Diego Mondino (Gimnasia Mendoza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Manuel Lanzini (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 40': Attempt saved. Ronaldo Martínez (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by César Rigamonti (Gimnasia Mendoza). Assisted by Manuel Lanzini.
- 40': Attempt missed. Facundo Lencioni (Gimnasia Mendoza) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Matías Vargas following a fast break.
- 41': Attempt saved. Juan Cruz Policella (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by César Rigamonti (Gimnasia Mendoza). Assisted by Ronaldo Martínez.
- 43': Facundo Lencioni (Gimnasia Mendoza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Rodrigo Aliendro (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 43': Attempt missed. Juan Cruz Policella (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Manuel Lanzini with a through ball following a fast break.
- 45': Foul by Esteban Fernández (Gimnasia Mendoza).
- 45': Rodrigo Aliendro (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Attempt blocked. Matías Vargas (Gimnasia Mendoza) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked. Assisted by Esteban Fernández.
- 45': Attempt missed. Ronaldo Martínez (Vélez Sarsfield) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Manuel Lanzini.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Corner, Vélez Sarsfield. Conceded by Diego Mondino.
Statistics
 GMZ |
VEL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 5 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 42.9 | Possession | 57.1 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 118 | Accurate Passes | 171 |
| 173 | Passes | 217 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 3 | Crosses | 20 |
| 0.7 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 45 | Long Balls | 26 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 11 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 8 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 4 |
| 15 | Clearances | 4 |
Game Information
Competition: Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Venue: José Amalfitani
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Venue: José Amalfitani
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentine LPF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Instituto (Córdoba) | 13 | +10 | 29 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 13 | +7 | 24 |
| 3 | Defensa y Justicia | 13 | +6 | 24 |
| 4 | Lanús | 13 | +7 | 23 |
Line-Ups
Vélez Sarsfield (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tomás Marchiori (GK) |
| 16 | Lisandro Magallán |
| 32 | Thiago Silvero |
| 3 | Elias Gomez |
| 4 | Joaquín García |
| 22 | Manuel Lanzini |
| 8 | Lucas Robertone |
| 29 | Rodrigo Aliendro |
| 77 | Ronaldo Martínez |
| 18 | Simon Escobar  |
| 37 | Juan Policella |
Gimnasia (Mendoza) (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | César Rigamonti (GK) |
| 4 | Ezequiel Muñoz |
| 2 | Diego Mondino |
| 3 | Matías Recalde |
| 32 | Luciano Paredes |
| 8 | Matias Vargas |
| 30 | Esteban Fernández |
| 21 | Fermín Antonini |
| 9 | Agustín Módica |
| 26 | Facundo Lencioni |
| 7 | Luciano Cingolani |
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