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Romero Brace Fuels Vélez’s 3-1 Rally Over Atlético Tucumán to Go Second in Zone B

The result positions Vélez second in Zone B ahead of a visit to leader Deportivo Riestra.

Overview

  • The match at José Amalfitani was overseen by referee Leandro Rey Hilfer with Álvaro Carranza on VAR.
  • Atlético Tucumán went ahead on 14 minutes through Mateo Bajamich after a Lisandro Magallán error.
  • Braian Romero turned the game with goals at 35' and 38', later drawing a fine save as he chased a hat-trick.
  • Leandro Díaz had a potential 2-0 for Atlético ruled out for offside in the first half.
  • Diego Valdés finished the scoring deep in stoppage time as Vélez moved to 21 points, one behind Riestra, with a visit to the leaders next and Atlético set to host Platense.