Overview
- Lanús beat Vélez 1-0 at the José Amalfitani on March 21, ending the hosts' unbeaten run in the Torneo Apertura's Zone A.
- The decisive moment came after Eduardo Salvio forced a corner that Ramiro Carrera delivered for Izquierdoz to head home early in the second half.
- Lanús secured a third straight victory to reach 18 points, while Vélez remains top on 22 as Lanús holds a postponed match that could cut the gap to one.
- The first half produced few clear chances, with Lanús organized and compact and Vélez controlling possession without precision before the visitors protected their lead to the finish.
- Dylan Aquino exited before the half-hour with a physical issue, and LA NACION reported Vélez goalkeeper Nahuel Losada was booked and later drew fan anger toward AFA president Claudio Tapia.