On Tuesday Aug 23rd, in week 15, Vélez Sarsfield will play host to Sarmiento in a clash of the Superliga. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 27th placed Vélez Sarsfield, recorded a 2-3 loss against Aldosivi. Miguel Marcelo Brizuela struck first for Vélez Sarsfield in the 40th minute, then Martin Cauteruccio got the equalizer for Aldosivi in the 66th minute on a feed from Leandro Maciel But luckily in the 89th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Juan Manuel Cuesta. Vélez Sarsfield looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 6 points in their last 10 matches, while sarmiento is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Godoy Cruz. Luciano Emilio Gondou Zanelli struck first for Sarmiento in the 19th minute on a feed from Guido Mainero, then in the 25th minute, Ezequiel Eduardo Bullaude sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Ederson Rodríguez Lima Finally they completed the comback victory in the 78th minute on a goal by Martin Ojeda to cap off a wild match. Sarmiento is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Vélez Sarsfield won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Sarmiento’s top weapon lately has been Lisandro López, who has three goals in the last five matches. Abiel Osorio has been the most prolific scorer on Vélez Sarsfield in the last 5 matches with two goals.