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What a match! Velez Sarsfield and River Plate battled to a 2-2 draw at the Estadio José Amalfitani, in a game that had everything.
Both teams came out swinging. River Plate dominated possession, boasting 61% of the ball, and took 19 shots, 11 of them on target, while Velez, despite having less possession (39%), was able to secure 13 shots, with 4 on target. This game showed some great attacking intent from both teams, with a lot of substitute action at late stages.
The excitement kicked off early in the second half when River Plate's Rojas put them ahead. But Velez fought back, securing a draw with two goals from Pratto (in the 52nd minute) and Ortega (in the 86th minute). The final minutes saw a flurry of substitution actions from both teams as they tried to secure the win.
The most exciting moments were the late goals by Velez Sarsfield that completely turned the game on its head. The substitutions that flooded the last few minutes really upped the stakes as each team fought for victory. It was a nail-biting finish and a true testament to the quality of both squads.
Both teams certainly came to play. River Plate's approach was centered around high possession and shots from range, while Velez looked to exploit any weaknesses they could find in River's defense. It was a true contest! This one ends with a 2-2 draw in a great display of football.