The second date of the Professional League Soccer was closed tonight in the stadium Jose Amalfitani of Liniers with the triumph of Vélez Sarsfield 1-0 against Newell’s Old Boys from Rosario. El Fortín returned to victory after the initial defeat against Gymnastics and Fencing in La Plata.
Fortín took the lead after 20 minutes with a goal from Brian Romero He entered the area and defined a cross to open the scoring. The first goal was annulled due to an alleged advanced position by the Fortín striker, but after the intervention of the VAR it was possible to demonstrate that he was authorized by Angelo Martino.
In the complement Newell’s It was for the tie, but Velez knew how to defend the advantage and had spaces to expand their difference. The local team was able to capture the victory.
After an elusive start with a 3-1 defeat in La Plata against Gymhe Fortwho had just lost the final of the League Cup and with low spirits, he achieved his first victory in the contest against Lepra, which came after two consecutive victories: 2-0 against Platense for the Professional League and 1-0 at Deportivo Riestra in the round of 16 of the Argentine Cup.
For the third date of the Professional League, Velez will visit Independiente on Sunday, May 26 at the Liberators of America since 20, while Newell’s will receive in the Colossus Marcelo Bielsa to Defense and Justice on Saturday the 25th starting at 5:30 p.m.
Formations:
Velez: Tomás Marchiori; Joaquín García, Damián Fernández, Valentín Gómez, Elías Gómez; Christian Ordóñez, Agustín Bouzat, Francisco Pizzini, Claudio Aquino and Thiago Fernández; Brian Romero. DT: Gustavo Quinteros.
Newell’s: Lucas Hoyos; Augusto Schott, Gustavo Velázquez, Ian Glavinovich, Ángelo Martino; Jerónimo Cacciabue, Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés, Fabricio Tirado, Éver Banega; Francisco González and Juan Ramírez. DT: Mauricio Larriera.
Referee: Fernando Rapallini
Stadium: José Amalfitani
TV: TNT Sports.
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