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The CONMEBOL Libertadores Round of 16 match between River Plate and Velez Sarsfield ended in a 0-0 draw at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. Both teams put on a defensive display, making it hard to create clear-cut scoring opportunities.
River Plate dominated possession, holding 74% of the ball, but Velez Sarsfield had a surprisingly high number of shots on goal, which were ultimately thwarted by great saves from the River keeper. Velez, despite playing on the back foot, managed 8 shots overall. A key moment in the match was a goal disallowed for River in the 80th minute - a close call that kept the score level. Substitutions were made in the closing stages by both sides, but neither could breach the opposition's defense to find the winning goal. Both teams had several chances but were ultimately unable to capitalize.
Both teams came to this encounter with a tactical focus on minimizing errors. River Plate, with their higher possession, attempted to dominate the midfield and unleash counterattacks, while Velez, relying on their strong defense, were ready to pounce on any mistake made by their opponents. The end result highlighted the defensive resilience of both sides. A highly competitive game, with both teams deserving of some credit for a well-fought draw.