Velez Sarsfield 2-1 Peñarol
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Velez Sarsfield won: Velez Sarsfield 2-1 Peñarol in the Copa Libertadores (Round 1) on Wed, 2 Apr 2025 at Estadio José Amalfitani, Capital Federal, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Velez Sarsfield goals: Maher Carrizo 80', Alvaro Montoro 90'+5. Peñarol goals: Leonardo Fernandez 48'. Expected goals: 1.42-0.65. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Maher Carrizo (8.2).
Match report
Velez Sarsfield beat Peñarol 2-1
Velez Sarsfield came from behind to beat Peñarol 2-1 at Estadio José Amalfitani on Wednesday 2 April in Copa Libertadores.
Leonardo Fernandez put Peñarol ahead on 48' (0-1), Maher Carrizo levelled for Velez Sarsfield on 80' (1-1) and Alvaro Montoro restored Velez Sarsfield's lead on 90+5' (2-1).
Alvaro Montoro's 90+5' strike proved decisive.
Velez Sarsfield had 70% of the ball, shots were 19-4 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.42-0.65.
Maher Carrizo (Velez Sarsfield) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 20,108. Referee: Raphael Claus.
Match stats
| Velez Sarsfield | Peñarol | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.42 | 0.65 |
| Total shots | 19 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 9 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 426 (82%) | 128 (56%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total shots | 19 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 3 |
Lineups
Velez Sarsfield (4-2-3-1): Tomas Marchiori, Agustin Lagos, Emanuel Mammana, Valentin Gomez, Elias Gomez, Claudio Baeza, Christian Ordonez, Maher Carrizo, Agustin Bouzat, Imanol Machuca, Braian Romero
Peñarol (4-4-1-1): Martin Campana, Pedro Milans, Nahuel Herrera, Leo Coelho, Maximiliano Olivera, Javier Cabrera, Rodrigo Perez, Ignacio Sosa, Jaime Báez, Leonardo Fernandez, Maximiliano Silvera
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Claudio Baeza (Velez Sarsfield)
- 30' · Yellow card · Ignacio Sosa (Peñarol)
- 48' · Goal · Leonardo Fernandez (Peñarol)
- 55' · Yellow card · Agustin Lagos (Velez Sarsfield)
- 56' · Substitution · Alexander Machado for Maximiliano Silvera (Peñarol)
- 56' · Substitution · Camilo Mayada for Javier Cabrera (Peñarol)
- 57' · Yellow card · Jaime Báez (Peñarol)
- 67' · Substitution · Lucas Hernandez for Jaime Báez (Peñarol)
- 67' · Substitution · Alvaro Montoro for Imanol Machuca (Velez Sarsfield)
- 76' · Substitution · Michael Santos for Christian Ordonez (Velez Sarsfield)
- 80' · Goal · Maher Carrizo (Velez Sarsfield)
- 85' · Substitution · Javier Mendez for Leonardo Fernandez (Peñarol)
- 85' · Substitution · Eric Remedi for Ignacio Sosa (Peñarol)
- 86' · Substitution · Damian Fernandez for Agustin Lagos (Velez Sarsfield)
- 86' · Substitution · Kevin Vazquez for Claudio Baeza (Velez Sarsfield)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Alvaro Montoro (Velez Sarsfield)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Alvaro Montoro (Velez Sarsfield)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Eric Remedi (Peñarol)
All-time head-to-head
7 league meetings since 2012: Velez Sarsfield 4, draws 2, Peñarol 1.
Questions
Who won Velez Sarsfield vs Peñarol?
Velez Sarsfield won, 2-1 (Copa Libertadores) on Wed, 2 Apr 2025.
When and where is Velez Sarsfield vs Peñarol?
Wed, 2 Apr 2025, 22:00 UTC at Estadio José Amalfitani, Capital Federal, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Copa Libertadores.
What is the head-to-head record between Velez Sarsfield and Peñarol?
In 7 league meetings since 2012: Velez Sarsfield 4 wins, 2 draws, Peñarol 1 wins (goals 14-7).