◉ Velez vs. River, for the Professional League: follow it live, minute by minute

El Millonario prevails 2-1 over Fortín at the José Amalfitani for the closing of the eighth date of the domestic tournament.

Velez and River They face each other for the eighth date of the Professional Football League 2022. The duel, which is played in the Jose Amalfitani Stadiumstarted at 20.30 and is run by Patricio Loustau. The faces are seen again after the round of 16 crossing of the Libertadores Cup of America.

Armani, again saved River from Vélez’s tie

Lucas Janson took a powerful shot from medium distance but the goalkeeper of the Millionaire responded very well and sent the ball to the corner.

River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League: Franco Armani’s save to Lucas Janson

River vs.  Vélez, for the Professional League: Franco Armani's save to Lucas Janson

The first of the complement was for Vélez against River

After a center from the right, Lucas Pratto won with a header in the area but the ball landed directly on the roof of the goal defended by Franco Armani.

River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League: Lucas Pratto’s header

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River vs.  Vélez, for the Professional League: Lucas Pratto's header

Vélez 1-2 River: the second half started

The last 45 minutes are played at the José Amalfitani, where the Millionaire prevails over the Fortín at the end of the eighth round of the Professional League.

Vélez 1-2 River: end of the first half

After a very good first 45 minutes, the Millionaire defeated Vélez 2-1 at the José Amalfitani thanks to goals from Lucas Beltrán and Nicolás De la Cruz. Walter Bou tied temporarily.

Armani saved River from Vélez’s draw

After a rebound at the exit, Luca Orellano received only inside the area and took a powerful shot that the goalkeeper of the Millionaire deflected very well to the corner.

River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League: Franco Armani’s save to Luca Orellano

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River vs.  Vélez, for the Professional League: Franco Armani's save to Luca Orellano

River goal! Nicolás De La Cruz scored 2-1 over Vélez

Santiago Simón lowered it with a barbaric header inside the area and Nicolás De La Cruz put it against a volley post to return the advantage to River over Vélez.

River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League: Nicolás De La Cruz’s goal (1-2)

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River vs.  Vélez, for the Professional League: Nicolás De La Cruz's goal (1-2)

Vélez had the second against River

After a great overflow from Luca Orellano and a center back, Lucas Pratto appeared to define but threw it over the crossbar.

River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League: the mistake of Lucas Pratto

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River vs.  Vélez, for the Professional League: the mistake of Lucas Pratto

Velez goal! Walter Bou scored the 1-1 against River

Walter Bou received an infraction from Franco Armani inside the area, Patricio Loustau charged a penalty and the striker was in charge of exchanging it for a goal to tie the duel at the José Amalfitani.

River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League: Walter Bou’s penalty goal (1-1)

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River vs.  Vélez, for the Professional League: Walter Bou's penalty goal (1-1)

River goal! Lucas Bletrán scored the 1-0 over Vélez

After a great collective play and a better overflow by Santiago Simón, the striker appeared alone in the area to push it and put Marcelo Gallardo’s team ahead.

River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League: Lucas Beltrán’s goal (0-1)

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River vs.  Vélez, for the Professional League: Lucas Beltrán's goal (0-1)

The first was for River against Vélez

Esequiel Barco received inside the area, outlined for his right leg and wanted to place it, but his shot went wide.

River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League: the auction of Esequiel Barco

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River vs.  Vélez, for the Professional League: the auction of Esequiel Barco

Vélez 0 – 0 River: the match started

The match between Vélez and River is already played at the José Amalfitani at the end of the eighth date of the Professional League. Before kick-off, there was a minute of silence for the murder of Federico Potarsky, a Berazategui player.

River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League: the minute of silence for the death of Federico Potarski, a Berazategui player

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River vs.  Vélez, for the Professional League: the minute of silence for the death of Federico Potarski, a Berazategui player

Vélez and River, to the playing field

The players from Vélez and River have already come out onto the José Amalfitani lawn. From 8:30 p.m. they will play at the end of the eighth date of the Professional League.

The formation of River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League

Franco Armani; Milton CascoJonathan maidanaJavier PinolaElijah Gómez; Bruno ZuculiniAgustin Palavecino; Santiago SimonNicholas From the crossEssequiel Barco; Lucas Beltran.

The formation of River vs.  Velez

The casualties of River vs. Vélez, for the Professional League

  • Enzo Pérez: torn right hamstring
  • Rodrigo Allendro: suspended
  • Robert Rojas: fractured tibia and fibula
  • Matías Suárez: tear in the right hamstring
  • Paulo Díaz: hip synovitis
  • Miguel Borja: was not summoned
  • David Martínez: he was disaffected due to personal problems
Enzo Perez - River

Surprise in the eleven of River

Javier Pinola will replace Martínez, who was dismissed due to a personal problem, and will also be the team captain.

Javier Pinola - River

Vélez arrived at the stadium and is already preparing to face River

Cacique Medina’s team stepped on the Amalfitani and headed towards the locker room to polish the last details.

Arrival of Vélez at the stadium

The history between Vélez and River

They played 183 games:

  • River won 88 times
  • Velez won 50 times
  • They tied 45 times

Latest history: River 0 – 0 Vélez (7/6/22), for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.

Tobar River Velez

River, heading to Liniers

The millionaire squad is on its way to the José Amalfitani Stadium, where from 8:30 p.m. it will face Vélez for the eighth date of the Professional League.

River’s exit to Liniers

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River's exit to Liniers

The special reception that Vélez prepares for River after the elimination in Libertadores

In addition to a reception that they tell will be very colorful and picturesque, the loads are already thought out and prepared. At minute 14 of the match (when Janson scored the only goal of the series, which also coincides with the number that identifies Los Borrachos del Tablón), the fans will throw disposable handkerchiefs, alluding to everything that River “cried” in the second leg, when with a few minutes remaining, the VAR annulled a goal for a handball by Matías Suarez and the controversy ignited.

Vélez fans vs.  River

David Martínez, low at the last moment in River

El Millonario reported that the defender, who was going to start tonight, was dismissed from the match due to “personal problems.”

David Martínez

The data from Velez vs. River, for the Professional League: referee, time and TV

They played 183 games:

  • River won 88 times
  • Velez won 50 times
  • They tied 45 times

Last Background: River 0 – 0 Vélez (7/6/22), for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.

River Velez

How Vélez arrives at the duel with River

Although in the Professional League it is not going through a good moment (it is 25th with 5 units), Fortín arrives strengthened to the clash with River after having struck in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. In their last match, they lost 2-1 to Colón in the local tournament.

Colon - Velez

How River arrives at the match with Vélez

16th with only eight points in seven dates, Marcelo Gallardo’s team will try to return to victory after two heavy defeats in the local competition (Huracán and Godoy Cruz) with the intention of not being relegated in the fight. The positive thing for the Millionaire is that he is coming off an important victory: he thrashed Barracas Central 3-0 last Wednesday, in the Argentine Cup.

River vs.  Barracas Central, for the Argentine Cup

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