The eighth round of the Argentine football Clausura Tournament will continue this Saturday with the match between Vélez and Estudiantes de La Plata. The game will take place at the José Amalfitani Stadium at 21:15.
In the previous round, Aldosivi achieved a significant victory by defeating Banfield 3-1 in Mar del Plata, in a crucial match for survival. Aldosivi’s goals were scored by Renzo Malanca (own goal) and Andrés Vombergar, who netted a brace. Matías Hernández scored for Banfield, which suffered its third consecutive defeat and is under pressure.
Meanwhile, Gimnasia overcame Tigre 2-1 at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo stadium, with goals from Germán Conti and Agustín Auzmendi. Ignacio Russo scored for Tigre in a match where Gimnasia also missed a penalty in the opening minutes. The victory allowed Gimnasia to climb the standings in Zone B of the Clausura Tournament.
The clash between Vélez and Estudiantes promises to be an attractive encounter, as Vélez arrives unbeaten in the tournament, although their last match ended in a draw. Estudiantes, in search of crucial points to reach the playoffs, is also preparing for additional challenges, such as the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores against Corinthians.
This match will take place under the direction of referee Pablo Dóvalo and can be followed live on ESPN Premium. Both teams are looking to consolidate their standing in their respective zones, intensifying the competition in this exciting tournament.
Source: www.infobae.com
