Vélez Sarsfield vs Estudiantes de La Plata Highlights - September 05, 2026

Vélez Sarsfield beat Estudiantes de La Plata 1-0 in Argentine Liga Profesional on September 05, 2026.

The match was played at José Amalfitani. Ronaldo Martínez (40') scored for Vélez Sarsfield.

Vélez Sarsfield went into the game in position 4, on 13 points. They had won 0, drawn 4 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Vélez Sarsfield arrived unbeaten in 4. At kick-off Estudiantes de La Plata stood in position 12 with 7 points.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Estudiantes de La Plata 2 games without defeat.

Thiago Silveor tested the goalkeeper for Vélez Sarsfield (3'). Moments later, Simon Escobar saw a shot blocked (5').

A block denied Simon Escobar on 5 minutes. Ronaldo Martínez forced a save for Vélez Sarsfield on 12 minutes.

Soon after, Matías Pellegrini sent an effort off target for Vélez Sarsfield (12'). Thiago Silveor was booked for Vélez Sarsfield (25').

The referee cautioned Alexis Castro of Estudiantes de La Plata on 33 minutes. Thiago Silveor picked out Ronaldo Martínez, who scored for Vélez Sarsfield (40').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Brian Aguirre’s effort (43').

After the break, Edwin Cetre was booked for Estudiantes de La Plata (47'). The referee cautioned Ezequiel Piovi of Estudiantes de La Plata on 56 minutes.

Joaquín Correa saw a shot blocked (68'). Eric Meza tested the goalkeeper for Estudiantes de La Plata (88').

Moments later, a block denied Baltasar Rodríguez on 88 minutes. Joaquín Correa could not find the target for Estudiantes de La Plata (90'+4').

Substitutions: Vélez Sarsfield 4, Estudiantes de La Plata 5.

Estudiantes de La Plata controlled 54.7% of possession.

Vélez Sarsfield had 11 shots with 3 on target, while Estudiantes de La Plata had 6 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Vélez Sarsfield 2, Estudiantes de La Plata 2. Corners: Vélez Sarsfield 5, Estudiantes de La Plata 1.

Estudiantes de La Plata completed the most passes, 466 in total at 74.2% accuracy. The referee produced 7 yellow cards.