R. Martinez’s Late Winner Gives Velez Sarsfield a 3-2 Victory

Velez take a five-goal contest

Velez Sarsfield defeated Tigre 3-2 at Jose Amalfitani in the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura, earning three points in Round 10. The hosts led 1-0 at half-time and held on after Tigre twice levelled the match in the second half. The result moved Velez on from their Clausura record of 17 points after nine games, while Tigre remained on 12 points after entering the round ranked 10th in Group B.

Martinez opens the scoring

Velez made the stronger start on the scoreboard in the 14th minute. R. Martinez finished a move assisted by M. Pellegrini to put the home side ahead. That goal separated the teams at the interval, with Velez carrying a one-goal advantage into the second half.

Tigre responded in the 57th minute. I. Russo converted after J. Saralegui provided the assist, restoring parity and changing the direction of the contest. Tigre then made two substitutions in the 59th minute, bringing on M. Garay for V. Moreno and J. Domina for T. Serrago.

Velez regain the lead, then survive late pressure

Velez moved back in front in the 67th minute through J. Policella, who scored with assistance from J. Garcia. Tigre continued to adjust, sending S. Gonzalez on for P. Martinez in the 68th minute. Velez made its first changes six minutes later, with D. Valdes replacing M. Lanzini and S. Escobar coming on for Policella.

The visitors levelled again in the 87th minute when J. Domina scored. Velez, however, produced the decisive response two minutes later. R. Martinez struck for a second time, with D. Valdes supplying the assist, to complete the 3-2 scoreline. Martinez was the standout scorer of the match, while Valdes made an immediate contribution after entering the game.

Result reshapes recent form

The match was defined by Velez’s ability to answer both of Tigre’s equalising goals. The hosts had previously been listed fourth in Clausura Group A with four wins, five draws and no defeats from nine matches. This victory adds another win to that record, although no updated ranking is provided. Tigre’s listed Clausura record was three wins, three draws and three losses; the defeat gives them a fourth loss in the competition.

No significant cards or disciplinary incidents were recorded in the supplied match events. Yael Falcon Perez refereed the fixture at Jose Amalfitani, which finished with Velez protecting their late advantage.