Vélez vs. River: The Battle of Statistics and Shenanigans!
Ah, the captivating world of South American football, where rivalries are as intense as the coffee, and the stats could rival an accountant’s nightmare! Yes, folks, we’re diving headfirst into the head-to-head saga of Vélez and River—186 games in total! In case you’re not sitting down, you might want to grab a chair: El Fortín has won 50 times, scored 216 goals, while El Millonario has strutted away victorious 89 times, netting 310 goals! And let’s not forget the 46 times they just couldn’t decide and opted for a draw—classic indecisiveness!
Latest Meetings: A Scoreboard Buffet
Moving on to the latest performances, the League Cup of 2024 saw River flex its scoring muscles with a resounding 5-0 victory, thanks to Miguel Borja hitting a hat-trick and Facundo Colidio backing him up with two. If only Borja provided dessert as well! We had Vélez pulling off a surprising 2-0 earlier that February against River in the 2023 League Cup—surely a score that ruffled some feathers in the River camp! The previous stormy encounters had players looking like they were playing Twister: Vélez 2, River 2 in May 2023, and can we swing back to 2022 for another stunning 2-2?
On Maximums: The Statisticians’ Delight!
And can we talk about the ‘maximum goleadas’? I mean, who wouldn’t want to hear about a match in 1940 where Vélez showcased dominance with a dazzling 5-2 against River? Meanwhile, River’s 5-0 thrashing of Vélez in ’57 has etched itself in history as a moment where the former might have considered ordering a new defense team instead of a goalkeeper!
The Goalie and the Ref: Let’s Keep It Fancy!
As we rummage through the players from both teams, it’s delightful to note that the legendary Ubaldo Fillol stands out in goalkeeping history, a veritable titan between the sticks! When it comes to refereeing, Yael Falcón Pérez seems to have had more ups and downs than a trampoline park— 3 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws—in his eleventh encounter as a Vélez judge. That’s what you’d call a daring career trajectory! If this were a reality TV show, he’d definitely have his fair share of dramatic confessions!
What about the Technicians?
Now let’s wind it back to the days where seasoned technicians rocked the pitch for both teams! Names like Vladem Lazaro and Omar Sivori echo in these halls, and you’ve got to wonder what kind of tactics they would devise with today’s players. Would they tweet out their strategies like, “Just a casual day of scoring a bajillion goals!”?
But Wait, There’s More!
Finally, let’s hear from the modern broadcasters. The upcoming clash promises to storm through our screens from 8:50 p.m. on AM810 and via their official streaming. And who could forget the overzealous commentators who will probably exaggerate every dribble like they’re describing a Picasso? Carlos Martino and crew are ready to provide commentary as though we’re on the edge of a Livestream cliffhanger!
In essence, the Vélez vs. River saga is more than just numbers; it’s a tapestry of drama, ego, and more twists than a soap opera! So, whether you’re rooting for Vélez or you’ve got your heart with River, prepare for an encounter filled with explosive entertainment. Just beware of over-excitement—it’s contagious!
This cheeky commentary adds a playful twist to the stats while capturing the intense rivalry and excitement that South American football is known for. Enjoy the game, and may the best team shine on the pitch!
RECORD
Vélez and River played 186 games. El Fortín won 50 and scored 216 goals. El Millonario won 89 times and scored 310 goals. They tied 46 times.
LATEST MEETINGS
League Cup 2024 (02/05/2024) | River 5 (Miguel Borja x3 and Facundo Colidio x 2).
League Cup 2023 (09/02/2023) | Vélez 2 (Claudio Aquino and Santiago Castro) – River 0
LPF 2023 (05/29/2023) | Vélez 2 (Lucas Pratto and Francisco Ortega) – River 2 (Robert Rojas and Lucas Beltrán).
LPF 2022 (06/17/2022) | Vélez 2 (Walter Bou and Abiel Osorio) – River 2 (Lucas Beltrán and Nicolás De la Cruz).
Professional League 2021 (08/14/2021) | River 2 (Enzo Fernández and Braian Romero) – Vélez 0.
Superliga 2019/20 (22/09/2019) | River 1 (I.Fernandez) ? Vélez 2 (Nicolas Dominguez and Thiago Almada (p))
Super League 2018/19 (02/03/2019) | Vélez 1 (Álvaro Barreal) ? River 2 (Rafael Borré, Juan Quintero (p))
Super League 2017/18 (02/24/2018) | Vélez 1 (Lucas Robertone) ? River 0
Tournament 2016/17 (01/10/2016) | River 3 (Sebastián Driussi x 2, Lucas Alario (p)) ? Velez 0
Transition Tournament 2016 (04/30/2016) | River 0 ? Velez 0
2015 Tournament (10/31/15) | Vélez 0 – River 1 (Lucas Alario).
Transition Tournament 2014 (09/11/2014) | Vélez (Milton Caraglio) – River 1 (Gabriel Mercado).
Final Tournament 2014 (04/20/14) | River 1 (Teófilo Gutiérrez) – Vélez 0.
Initial Tournament 2013 (10/11/13) | Vélez 0 – River 0.
Final Tournament 2013 (03/30/13) | River 0 – Vélez 0.
Initial Tournament 2012 (09/16/12) | Vélez 2 (Lucas Pratto, Iván Bella) – River 0
Closing Tournament 2011 (03/13/11) | River 1 (Mariano Pavone) – Vélez 2 (Santiago Silva x 2).
Apertura Tournament 2010 (05/09/10) | Vélez 2 (Juan Manuel Martinez, Santiago Silva (p)) – River 1 (Diego Buonanotte).
Clausura Tournament 2010 (30/04/10) | River 2 (Paulo Ferrari, Diego Buonanotte)- Vélez 1 (Ricardo Álvarez).
Apertura Tournament 2009 (06/12/09) | Vélez 3 (Maximiliano Moralez, Rodrigo López, Rolando Zárate) – River 1 (Mauro Díaz).
Closing Tournament 2009 (03/15/09) | Vélez 1 (Rodrigo López) – River 1 (Cristian Villagra).
Apertura Tournament 2008 (09/17/08) | River 1 (Andrés Ríos) – Vélez 2 (Jonatan Cristaldo, Rodrigo López).
MAXIMUMS GOLEAS
1940 Tournament (05/26/40) | Vélez 5 (Luis García Cortina x 2, José Bernardino Menéndez, Genaro Canteli, Luis Vassini e/c) – River 2 (Luis María Rongo, José Manuel Moreno).
1957 Tournament (12/11/57) | River 5 (Ángel Labruna x 2, Norberto Menéndez, Roberto Zárate, Eliseo Prado) – Vélez 0.
MAXIMUM SCORES
Carlos Bianchi (V) 16 goals; Ángel Labruna (R) 15 points.
EQUIPMENT MIXED
Ubaldo Fillol; Leonardo Ramos, Roberto Trotta, Oscar Ruggeri, Vicente Ruscitti; Jorge Solari, Marcelo Gómez, Norberto Alonso; Rolando Zarate, Ricardo Gareca, Juan Gilberto Funes.
PLAYERS IN BOTH TEAMS
Goalkeepers: Luis Landaburu, Rogelio Dominguez, Nery Pumpido, Eduardo Montes, Sergio Goycochea, Gaston Sessa, Bernard Legend, Marcelo Barovero. Defenders: Ruben Paira, Cristian Nasuti, Jorge Troncoso, Horacio Rodriguez, Hector Artico, William Nicosia, Carlos Karabin, Cecili Wilson, Miguel Gallo, Vladislao Cap, Federico Dominguez, Luciano Vella, Elias Gomez and Emmanuel Mammana. Flyers: Claudio Cabrera, Claudio Hussain, Hugo Iervasi, Daniel Messina, Carlos Avanzi, Adolph Mecca, Ermindo Onega, Carlos Angel Lopez, Claudio Morrissey, Oscar Acosta, Jorge Gabriel Vazquez, Oscar De Dovitis, Victor Zapata, Augusto Fernandez, Ariel Rojas. Forwards: Saul Quiroga, Florence Caffaratti, Oscar Sciarra, Nazarene Moon, Oscar Barralia, Joaquin Martinez, Manuel Barbeito, Enzo Gennoni, Darius Hussain, Jose Luis Moon, Walter Durso, Mario Finarolli, Pedro Ignacio Sallaberry, Leandro Caruso, Lucas Pratto, Mariano Pavone, Brian Rosemary.
TECHNICIANS IN BOTH TEAMS
Vladem Lazaro Ruiz Quevedo, Juan Carlos Lawrence, Jim Lopes, Jose D ́Amico, Juan Urriolabeitia, Omar Sivori, Hector Rodolfo Veira.
The referee: Yael FALCÓN PÉREZ
It will be his eleventh meeting as a Vélez judge and he has three wins, six losses and two draws.
He will be accompanied by Miguel Savorani and José Castelli; while the fourth referee will be Nazareno Arasa.
In the VAR Germán Delfino and in AVAR Laura Fortunato.
PREVIOUS MATCHES
LPF 2024 (08/26/2024) | Barracas 0 – Vélez 5 (Braian Romero, Francisco Pizzini, Thiago Fernández, Claudio Aquino and Michael Santos).
League Cup 2023 (10/23/2023) | Vélez 0 – Banfield 1 (Geronimo Rivera).
LPF 2023 (07/30/2023) | Hurricane 1 (Matías Cóccaro) – Vélez 0.
LPF 2023 (02/25/2023) | Vélez 1 (Lucas Janson) – Boca Juniors 2 (Luca Langoni and Nicolás Figal).
LPF 2022 (09/25/2022) | Vélez 1 (Walter Bou) – Barracas Central 0.
LPF 2022 (02/07/2022) | Vélez 0 – Atlético Tucumán 1 (Manuel Capasso).
La Liga Cup 2022 | Velez 1 (Lucas Janson) – Estudiantes 1 (Leandro Díaz)
La Liga Cup 2022 | Rosario Central 1 (Báez) – Vélez 0.
2021 Tournament (10/12/21) | Platense 3 (Matías Tissera, Facundo Curuchet and Ignacio Schor) – Vélez 2 (Martín Lucero and Enzo Martínez).
Professional League Cup (05/05/21) | Gimnasia 0 – Vélez 5 (Ricardo Centurión x 2, Cristian Tarragona, Thiago Almada and Agustín Bouzat).
Argentine Cup 2020 (04/07/21) | Vélez 1 (1) – Talleres Cba 1 (3).
JUEGAVELEZ
I experienced the match from 8:50 p.m. on AM810 and through the official streaming by entering www.velez.com.ar/juegavelez
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