Velez Sarsfield 2-0 Fortaleza final score - 19 August 2025, Copa Libertadores

Ball goes out of play for a Fortaleza goal kick.

Francisco Pizzini for Velez Sarsfield gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Yago Pikachu (Fortaleza) has received a yellow card from Andres Jose Rojas Noguera.

Velez Sarsfield awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Fortaleza awarded a free kick in their own half.

Can Velez Sarsfield capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Throw-in Fortaleza.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a free kick to Fortaleza in their own half.

Throw-in for Velez Sarsfield close to the penalty box.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera awards Fortaleza a goal kick.

Can Velez Sarsfield capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Fortaleza's half?

It's a goal kick for the away team in Buenos Aires.

Velez Sarsfield attack but Michael Santos's header doesn't find the target.

Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Velez Sarsfield) is making a fifth substitution, with Agustin Bouzat replacing Rodrigo Aliendro.

Michael Santos is on a sub for Braian Romero for Velez Sarsfield.

Free kick in a good position for Velez Sarsfield!

Free kick for Fortaleza in the half of Velez Sarsfield.

Throw-in for Velez Sarsfield at Jose Amalfitani.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a free kick to Fortaleza in their own half.

Velez Sarsfield awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Buenos Aires.

Throw-in for Velez Sarsfield in their own half.

The away team replace Eros Nazareno Mancuso with Adam Bareiro.

The home team replace Maher Carrizo with Francisco Pizzini.

Gustavo Teixeira Lopes da Conceicao gets his shot on target but fails to score for Fortaleza.

Velez Sarsfield are whistled for offside.

Ball goes out of play for a Fortaleza goal kick.

Ball safe as Fortaleza is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Fortaleza have a goal kick.

In Buenos Aires a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Lucas Sasha is booked for the away team.

Free kick for Velez Sarsfield in their own half.

Corner awarded to Fortaleza.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a Fortaleza throw-in in Velez Sarsfield's half.

Throw-in Velez Sarsfield.

Velez Sarsfield make their second substitution with Matias Pellegrini replacing Imanol Machuca.

The home team have replaced Tomas Galvan with Tobias Luciano Andrada. This is the first substitution made today by Guillermo Barros Schelotto.

Goal kick for Velez Sarsfield at Jose Amalfitani.

Fortaleza are coming forward and Gustavo Teixeira Lopes da Conceicao gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Fortaleza have been awarded a corner by Andres Jose Rojas Noguera.

Free kick for Velez Sarsfield in their own half.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera awards Fortaleza a goal kick.

Yago Pikachu is replacing Ze Welison for Fortaleza at Jose Amalfitani.

Velez Sarsfield to take a throw-in in Fortaleza territory.

Velez Sarsfield have a goal kick.

In Buenos Aires Fortaleza attack through Lucca Prior. The finish is off target, however.

Ball goes out of play for a Fortaleza goal kick.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a Velez Sarsfield throw-in in Fortaleza's half.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera awards Velez Sarsfield a goal kick.

Fortaleza's Lucca Prior breaks free at Jose Amalfitani. But the strike goes wide of the post.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Buenos Aires.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a free kick to Velez Sarsfield in their own half.

Throw-in for Fortaleza in the half of Velez Sarsfield.

Goal kick for Fortaleza at Jose Amalfitani.

Lisandro Magallan (Velez Sarsfield) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Velez Sarsfield have been awarded a corner by Andres Jose Rojas Noguera.

Free kick Velez Sarsfield.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a free kick to Velez Sarsfield.

Can Velez Sarsfield get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Fortaleza's half?

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a free kick to Fortaleza.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a free kick to Velez Sarsfield just outside Fortaleza's area.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Fortaleza's Eros Nazareno Mancuso has been booked in Buenos Aires.

Velez Sarsfield awarded a free kick in their own half.

Allanzinho gets his shot on target but fails to score for Fortaleza.

Fortaleza awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Renato Paiva is making the team's third substitution at Jose Amalfitani with Allanzinho replacing Marinho.

Jose Maria Herrera is replacing Breno for the away team.

Juan Martin Lucero is on a sub for Deyverson for Fortaleza.

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

Velez Sarsfield awarded a free kick in their own half.

In Buenos Aires a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera awards the home team a throw-in.

In Buenos Aires, Fortaleza push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Rodrigo Aliendro (Velez Sarsfield) has received a first yellow card.

Free kick Fortaleza.

Fortaleza needs to be cautious. Velez Sarsfield have an attacking throw-in.

Ze Welison (Fortaleza) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Free kick for Velez Sarsfield in the half of Fortaleza.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a free kick to Velez Sarsfield.

Free kick for Velez Sarsfield in the half of Fortaleza.

Throw-in for Fortaleza at Jose Amalfitani.

Throw-in for Velez Sarsfield in the half of Fortaleza.

Velez Sarsfield awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Velez Sarsfield in their own half.

Corner awarded to Velez Sarsfield.

Velez Sarsfield will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Fortaleza.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a free kick to Fortaleza in their own half.

Fortaleza have a goal kick.

Velez Sarsfield to take a throw-in in Fortaleza territory.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a Velez Sarsfield throw-in in Fortaleza's half.

Great finish from Tomas Galvan to give Velez Sarsfield a 2-0 lead. Jano Gordon with an assist there.

Ball safe as Velez Sarsfield is awarded a throw-in in their half.

In Buenos Aires a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera awards the away team a throw-in.

Fortaleza advance rapidly upfield but Andres Jose Rojas Noguera blows for offside.

Velez Sarsfield awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Velez Sarsfield goal kick.

Throw-in for Fortaleza at Jose Amalfitani.

Free kick for Fortaleza in their own half.

Corner awarded to Fortaleza.

Fortaleza's Marinho gets in a shot on goal at Jose Amalfitani. But the effort is unsuccessful.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Velez Sarsfield.

Velez Sarsfield have been awarded a corner by Andres Jose Rojas Noguera.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera awards Velez Sarsfield a goal kick.

Fortaleza have been awarded a corner by Andres Jose Rojas Noguera.

In Buenos Aires Fortaleza drive forward through Marinho. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Maher Carrizo for Velez Sarsfield has been booked by Andres Jose Rojas Noguera and receives a first yellow card.

Goal! Maher Carrizo heads Velez Sarsfield into a 1-0 lead. That's a fine assist from Elias Gomez.

Free kick Velez Sarsfield.

Andres Jose Rojas Noguera signals a free kick to Fortaleza in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Buenos Aires.

Can Velez Sarsfield get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Fortaleza's half?

Throw-in for Fortaleza in their own half.

At Jose Amalfitani, Velez Sarsfield are penalized for being offside.

Corner awarded to Velez Sarsfield.

Rodrigo Aliendro for Velez Sarsfield drives towards goal at Jose Amalfitani. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Goal kick for Velez Sarsfield at Jose Amalfitani.

Throw-in high up the field for Fortaleza in Buenos Aires.

Their last meeting was a draw. (0-0)

Fortaleza EC CE haven't won in their last 5 games.

Velez Sarsfield haven't won in their last 4 games.

Velez Sarsfield scores 0.96 goals when playing at home and Fortaleza EC CE scores 0.97 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams didn't score on their last match.

Both teams lost their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in CONMEBOL Libertadores.

Velez Sarsfield has streak of 4 matches with 0 scored goals.

Velez Sarsfield's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Fortaleza EC CE's.

When Fortaleza EC CE is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Velez Sarsfield is down 0-1 home, they win 11% of their matches.

When Fortaleza EC CE leads 0-1 away, they win in 36% of their matches.

When Velez Sarsfield leads 1-0 at home, they win in 92% of their matches.

Velez Sarsfield wins 26% of halftimes, Fortaleza EC CE wins 32%.

Velez Sarsfield wins 1st half in 26% of their matches, Fortaleza EC CE in 32% of their matches.

Fortaleza EC CE have conceded a goal in each of their last 13 matches.

Velez Sarsfield have not managed to score in their last 4 matches.

The result of the first leg: Fortaleza EC CE - Velez Sarsfield 0-0.

Fortaleza EC CE haven't won any of their last 12 away matches.

Velez Sarsfield haven't lost in any of their last 5 home matches.