“Lisandro Magallán picks up the first yellow card of the match for a cynical foul, setting the tone for a physical encounter”
“Double substitution sees Francisco Perruzzi and Luciano Vietto introduced as coaches seek fresh impetus in attack”
“Another double substitution as Rodrigo Aliendro and Dilan Godoy enter the fray in the final tactical roll of the dice”
San Lorenzo
Vélez Sarsfield
Outstanding performance
Vélez Sarsfield•GoalkeeperSan Lorenzo and Vélez Sarsfield battled to a cagey goalless draw in a match that epitomized defensive solidity over attacking flair. Despite San Lorenzo edging possession (52%) and shots (12-10), neither side could break the deadlock as Vélez's goalkeeper was the busier of the two shot-stoppers with five saves to San Lorenzo's three. The match became increasingly fractious as it wore on, with three yellow cards issued for fouls, while both managers made wholesale changes in the second half seeking a breakthrough that never came. This result maintains the status quo for both teams in the Liga Profesional standings, with tactical discipline ultimately trumping creative ambition in a fixture that lived up to its low goal expectation.
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Manuel Insaurralde's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Dilan Godoy of Vélez Sarsfield.
Jhohan Romaña from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nahuel Barrios commits a handball for San Lorenzo.
Tobías Andrada of Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for San Lorenzo: Diego Herazo comes on for Rodrigo Auzmendi.
Substitution for San Lorenzo: Agustín Ladstatter comes on for Mathías de Ritis.
Diego Valdés from Vélez Sarsfield is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lautaro Montenegro of San Lorenzo.
Foul by Matías Pellegrini of Vélez Sarsfield.
Francisco Perruzzi from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ezequiel Herrera's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Luciano Vietto provided the assist.
Foul committed by Joaquín García of Vélez Sarsfield.
Mathías de Ritis from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Vélez Sarsfield: Rodrigo Aliendro comes on for Manuel Lanzini.
Substitution for Vélez Sarsfield: Rodrigo Aliendro comes on for Manuel Lanzini.
Nahuel Barrios from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Tobías Andrada of Vélez Sarsfield.
Attempt saved. Mathías de Ritis from San Lorenzo has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Álvaro Montero from Vélez Sarsfield, with an assist from Nahuel Barrios.
Substitution for San Lorenzo: Nahuel Barrios comes on for Matías Reali.
Lucas Robertone from Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Luciano Vietto of San Lorenzo.
Substitution for Vélez Sarsfield: Aaron Quirós comes on for Lisandro Magallán due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lisandro Magallán from Vélez Sarsfield.
Attempt missed. Matías Pellegrini from Vélez Sarsfield heads the ball from the center of the box.
Lautaro Montenegro from San Lorenzo receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Lautaro Montenegro of San Lorenzo.
Tobías Andrada from Vélez Sarsfield earns a free kick on the right wing.
Manuel Lanzini's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Substitution for San Lorenzo: Luciano Vietto comes on for Alexis Cuello.
Substitution for San Lorenzo: Francisco Perruzzi comes on for Facundo Gulli.
Substitution for San Lorenzo: Luciano Vietto comes on for Alexis Cuello.
Joaquín García from Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Rodrigo Auzmendi of San Lorenzo.
Lucas Robertone of Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Rodrigo Auzmendi of San Lorenzo.
Lucas Robertone of Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manuel Lanzini from Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Manuel Insaurralde of San Lorenzo.
Facundo GulliYellow CardFacundo Gulli of San Lorenzo receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Diego Valdés from Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Facundo Gulli of San Lorenzo.
Foul by Tobías Andrada of Vélez Sarsfield.
Manuel Insaurralde from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed by Facundo Gulli from San Lorenzo with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt missed. Manuel Lanzini from Vélez Sarsfield takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
San Lorenzo is called offside. Matías Reali is the player caught offside.
Attempt saved. Facundo Gulli's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Álvaro Montero.
Matías Reali from San Lorenzo misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from over 35 yards.
Attempt missed by Matías Pellegrini from Vélez Sarsfield with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
The second half begins with the match tied at 0-0 between San Lorenzo and Vélez Sarsfield.
The first half ends with the score at San Lorenzo 0, Vélez Sarsfield 0.
San Lorenzo wins a corner after Lisandro Magallán concedes.
Foul committed by Ezequiel Herrera of San Lorenzo.
Manuel Lanzini from Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jhohan Romaña from San Lorenzo.
Attempt missed by Florián Monzón of Vélez Sarsfield with a header from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Lucas Robertone of Vélez Sarsfield.
Alexis Cuello from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nicolás Tripichio of San Lorenzo is caught offside.
Foul committed by Rodrigo Auzmendi of San Lorenzo.
Joaquín García from Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Matías Pellegrini's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Attempt missed by Lautaro Montenegro of San Lorenzo with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt missed. Mathías de Ritis from San Lorenzo takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. Orlando Gill provided the assist.
Rodrigo Auzmendi of San Lorenzo commits a handball.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Álvaro Montero from Vélez Sarsfield.
Rodrigo Auzmendi from San Lorenzo hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Elías Gómez commits a handball for Vélez Sarsfield.
Foul by Mathías de Ritis of San Lorenzo.
Joaquín García from Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick on the right wing.
Ezequiel Herrera from San Lorenzo misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Matías Reali provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
San Lorenzo wins a corner, conceded by Álvaro Montero.
San Lorenzo is awarded a corner after Álvaro Montero concedes.
Lisandro MagallánYellow CardLisandro Magallán of Vélez Sarsfield receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Lisandro Magallán of Vélez Sarsfield.
Rodrigo Auzmendi from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Matías Reali of San Lorenzo misses the target with a header from the center of the box.
Orlando Gill from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Manuel Lanzini of Vélez Sarsfield.
San Lorenzo wins a corner after Álvaro Montero concedes.
Foul committed by Lisandro Magallán of Vélez Sarsfield.
Rodrigo Auzmendi from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rodrigo Auzmendi from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rodrigo Auzmendi of San Lorenzo is caught offside.
Foul committed by Lucas Robertone of Vélez Sarsfield.
Alexis Cuello from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Manuel Lanzini of Vélez Sarsfield.
Mathías de Ritis from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manuel Insaurralde of San Lorenzo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Manuel Insaurralde from San Lorenzo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
San Lorenzo is awarded a corner after Emanuel Mammana concedes.
Elías Gómez from Vélez Sarsfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Rodrigo Auzmendi of San Lorenzo.
Manuel Insaurralde from San Lorenzo wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Lucas Robertone of Vélez Sarsfield.
