In an exciting match played at the José Amalfitani stadium, Velez Sarsfield They beat Huracán 2-0 and became champion of the 2024 Professional Football League. This victory not only secured the title for Fortín, but also marked the end of a season full of challenges and emotions.
The match began with palpable intensity, with both teams fighting for every inch of the field. At 15 minutes, Claudio Aquino opened the scoring with a spectacular goal after a collective play. The goal of Velez It was the result of an excellent combination of passes and a precise shot from outside the area.
Huracán tried to react, but the defense of Velez she remained firm and organized. In the second half, Vélez continued to dominate the match. At 41 minutes, Damián Fernández scored the second goal of the game after a brilliant individual play.
Fernández received a long pass, left several defenders behind and, with a double shot, sent the ball to the back of the net. The goal left the stadium in a frenzy and sealed the fate of the match. Meanwhile, in Córdoba, Talleres lost 3-1 to Newell’s Old Boys, allowing Vélez to secure the title with a three-point lead in the standings.
This result was a great relief for the fans of Velezwho had gone through a difficult season with two lost finals in the League Cup and the Argentine Cup. Vélez’s coach, Gustavo Quinteros, highlighted the importance of teamwork and perseverance of his players.
“This title is the result of a collective effort and the determination of each of the players,” said Quinteros. “We are very proud of what we have accomplished this year.” For his part, the team captain, Agustín Bouzat, expressed his gratitude to the fans and the support received during the season.
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“The gratitude to our people is immense, because they accompanied us in all the games,” said Bouzat. “It is an honor to bring this title to our fans.” With this title, Velez Sarsfield qualifies for the group stage of the next Copa Libertadores, where it will seek to consolidate its position among the great teams on the continent.
In addition, they will play the Champions Trophy against Estudiantes and the Argentine Super Cup against Central Córdoba in the first weeks of 2025. Vélez’s consecration also brings good news for Boca Juniors and River Plate, who qualify directly for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores . While Boca will have to play a playoff to secure its place in the tournament, River Plate will face complex rivals in the group stage.
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