Estudiantes de La Plata vs Vélez Sarsfield, Superliga Argentina 2018-19
· Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
FT
1 - 2
1 - 2
India canter to another comprehensive win
England's weakness against spin cost them for the third time in the series as they unravelled from a strong position to post an underwhelming total on a slow turning pitch
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Foul by Agustín Bouzat (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 1': Iván Gómez (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 2': Attempt blocked. Agustín Bouzat (Vélez Sarsfield) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Rodrigo Salinas with a cross.
- 2': Corner, Vélez Sarsfield. Conceded by Jonathan Schunke.
- 3': Foul by Joaquín Laso (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 3': Manuel Castro (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 4': Foul by Joaquín Laso (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 4': Lucas Albertengo (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 6': Foul by Lucas Albertengo (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 6': Lautaro Gianetti (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Foul by Nicolás Domínguez (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 8': Rodrigo Braña (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Offside, Vélez Sarsfield. Lucas Robertone tries a through ball, but Rodrigo Salinas is caught offside.
- 17': Offside, Estudiantes de La Plata. Jonathan Schunke tries a through ball, but Lucas Albertengo is caught offside.
- 19': Hand ball by Lucas Albertengo (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 19': Foul by Lucas Robertone (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 19': Rodrigo Braña (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Lucas Robertone (Vélez Sarsfield) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 20': Attempt blocked. Gastón Fernández (Estudiantes de La Plata) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Albertengo.
- 21': Foul by Joaquín Laso (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 21': Lucas Albertengo (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 21': Joaquín Laso (Vélez Sarsfield) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 21': Goal! Estudiantes de La Plata 1, Vélez Sarsfield 0. Lucas Albertengo (Estudiantes de La Plata) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gastón Fernández with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 22': Foul by Pablo Lugüercio (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 22': Rodrigo Salinas (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 23': Foul by Rodrigo Braña (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 23': Matías Vargas (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 25': Foul by Gastón Giménez (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 25': Iván Gómez (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 26': Attempt blocked. Nicolás Domínguez (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Matías Vargas.
- 28': Foul by Mariano Andújar (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 28': Lucas Robertone (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 28': Mariano Andújar (Estudiantes de La Plata) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 28': Pablo Lugüercio (Estudiantes de La Plata) is shown the yellow card.
- 31': Attempt saved. Braian Cufré (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Nicolás Domínguez.
- 31': Delay in match (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 33': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 36': Attempt missed. Nicolás Domínguez (Vélez Sarsfield) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Lucas Robertone with a cross.
- 38': Foul by Rodrigo Salinas (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 38': Iván Gómez (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Foul by Lautaro Gianetti (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 42': Lucas Albertengo (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 44': Attempt missed. Agustín Bouzat (Vélez Sarsfield) left footed shot from very close range misses to the right.
- 45': Hand ball by Braian Cufré (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 45'+4': Goal! Estudiantes de La Plata 1, Vélez Sarsfield 1. Matías Vargas (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucas Robertone.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Estudiantes de La Plata 1, Vélez Sarsfield 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Estudiantes de La Plata 1, Vélez Sarsfield 1.
- 46': Foul by Lautaro Gianetti (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 46': Lucas Albertengo (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Foul by Jonathan Schunke (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 47': Rodrigo Salinas (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Braian Cufré (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 48': Gastón Fernández (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 48': Attempt missed. Pablo Lugüercio (Estudiantes de La Plata) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Gastón Fernández with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 49': Attempt missed. Gastón Fernández (Estudiantes de La Plata) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lucas Albertengo.
- 52': Foul by Lautaro Gianetti (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 52': Lucas Albertengo (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Iván Gómez (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 53': Rodrigo Salinas (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Goal! Estudiantes de La Plata 1, Vélez Sarsfield 2. Lucas Robertone (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rodrigo Salinas.
- 60': Substitution, Estudiantes de La Plata. Mariano Pavone replaces Gastón Fernández.
- 60': Substitution, Estudiantes de La Plata. Edwar López replaces Pablo Lugüercio.
- 60': Foul by Joaquín Laso (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 60': Mariano Pavone (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Attempt missed. Nicolás Bazzana (Estudiantes de La Plata) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lucas Albertengo with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 62': Foul by Nicolás Domínguez (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 62': Iván Erquiaga (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Corner, Vélez Sarsfield. Conceded by Iván Gómez.
- 65': Corner, Vélez Sarsfield. Conceded by Mariano Pavone.
- 65': Attempt missed. Nicolás Domínguez (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Matías Vargas.
- 66': Attempt saved. Rodrigo Salinas (Vélez Sarsfield) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Braian Cufré.
- 68': Substitution, Vélez Sarsfield. Fabián Cubero replaces Lucas Robertone because of an injury.
- 69': Substitution, Vélez Sarsfield. Pablo Galdames replaces Joaquín Laso.
- 69': Foul by Nicolás Domínguez (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 69': Rodrigo Braña (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Facundo Sánchez (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 70': Matías Vargas (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Attempt missed. Nicolás Domínguez (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Agustín Bouzat.
- 73': Substitution, Estudiantes de La Plata. Enzo Kalinski replaces Manuel Castro.
- 73': Hand ball by Lucas Albertengo (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 78': Foul by Enzo Kalinski (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 78': Pablo Galdames (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Attempt saved. Rodrigo Salinas (Vélez Sarsfield) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hernán De La Fuente.
- 81': Foul by Gastón Giménez (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 81': Mariano Pavone (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 81': Jonathan Schunke (Estudiantes de La Plata) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 83': Offside, Vélez Sarsfield. Lucas Hoyos tries a through ball, but Rodrigo Salinas is caught offside.
- 83': Substitution, Vélez Sarsfield. Nazareno Bazán replaces Rodrigo Salinas.
- 85': Hand ball by Rodrigo Braña (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 87': Foul by Jonathan Schunke (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 87': Nazareno Bazán (Vélez Sarsfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Facundo Sánchez (Estudiantes de La Plata) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Matías Vargas (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gastón Giménez.
- 89': Foul by Hernán De La Fuente (Vélez Sarsfield).
- 89': Iván Erquiaga (Estudiantes de La Plata) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90': Hernán De La Fuente (Vélez Sarsfield) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Hand ball by Edwar López (Estudiantes de La Plata).
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Estudiantes de La Plata 1, Vélez Sarsfield 2.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Estudiantes de La Plata 1, Vélez Sarsfield 2.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Estudiantes de La Plata 1, Vélez Sarsfield 2.
Statistics
 VEL |
EST |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 13 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 67.2 | Possession | 32.8 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 464 | Accurate Passes | 180 |
| 545 | Passes | 262 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 21 | Crosses | 11 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 68 | Long Balls | 58 |
| 35 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 15 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 13 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 13 | Clearances | 26 |
Game Information
Competition: Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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Argentine LPF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 16 | +12 | 31 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 16 | +13 | 30 |
| 3 | Vélez Sarsfield | 16 | +6 | 28 |
| 4 | Talleres (Córdoba) | 16 | +4 | 26 |
Line-Ups
Estudiantes de La Plata (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 21 | Mariano Andújar (GK)  |
| 6 | Jonathan Schunke |
| 2 | Nicolás Bazzana |
| 3 | Iván Erquiaga |
| 14 | Facundo Sánchez |
| 4 | Ivan Gomez |
| 22 | Rodrigo Braña |
| 17 | Pablo Lugüercio |
| 9 | Manuel Castro |
| 7 | Lucas Albertengo |
| 10 | Gastón Fernández |
Vélez Sarsfield (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Lucas Hoyos (GK) |
| 6 | Joaquín Laso |
| 17 | Lautaro Giannetti |
| 30 | Gastón Giménez |
| 3 | Braian Cufré |
| 4 | Hernán De La Fuente |
| 16 | Lucas Robertone |
| 28 | Nicolás Domínguez |
| 26 | Matias Vargas |
| 10 | Agustín Bouzat |
| 9 | Rodrigo Salinas |
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