SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina (Interstat) — Visiting Velez Sarsfield scored five unanswered goals and defeated Central Cordoba SdE 5-0. Ronaldo Martinez led Velez with a hat trick and one assist in 84 minutes. Matias Pellegrini scored in the seventh minute, and Lucas Robertone scored in the 61st. Juan Policella recorded an assist in 62 minutes. Central Cordoba SdE’s Maciel A. R. received a red card in the 82nd minute, and Velez Sarsfield’s Aliendro R. was sent off in the 87th. Velez Sarsfield’s competition and overall records are now 2-1-1. Central Cordoba SdE’s competition and overall records are now 0-2-2. Velez Sarsfield previously beat Gimnasia Mendoza 1-0, while Central Cordoba SdE lost 2-1 at Newells Old Boys. The result marked Central Cordoba SdE’s second loss and Velez Sarsfield’s second win of the season. Central Cordoba SdE remained winless. Velez Sarsfield made five substitutions after halftime.