Match Report
The table read 1st (Vélez Sársfield Res., 44 pts) against 5th (Newell's Old Boys Res., 34 pts), 10 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Newell's Old Boys Res.: only 61st in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. In league terms the two rates read 2.22/0.61 for Vélez Sársfield Res. and 1.44/0.89 for Newell's Old Boys Res. (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.22.
Vélez Sársfield Res. came in having won three on the spin, having scored in 14 consecutive games.
Goal scorers
Vélez Sársfield Res.: Maximiliano Porcel (17'), Facundo Salinas (104') · Newell's Old Boys Res.: Thomas Rios (36')
Key stats
Possession: Vélez Sársfield Res. 63% · Newell's Old Boys Res. 37% · Total shots: 13-4 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 7-3




