In the match between Platense and Vélez, Platense's coach, Sergio Gómez, had a heated exchange with Sebastián Domínguez, his counterpart from Vélez, during the 1-0 victory of the 'Calamar' team over the 'Fortín'. Gómez emphasized that in his neighborhood, things are resolved differently and that humility is an important value for him.
Gómez stated: “We are two guys from the lower divisions, who were not well-known players, who have been coaching for 14 years and everything we have achieved in these 14 years was all merit.” The coach highlighted his humble origins and the importance of maintaining calm and respect on the field.
The match, which took place at the José Amalfitani Stadium in Liniers, was tense with incidents between the technical teams of both sides. After Platense's last-minute goal scored by Guido Mainero in stoppage time, controversy erupted when Domínguez accused the Platense players of wasting time. This accusation sparked a confrontation between the coaches.
In response, Gómez defended his team and made clear his perspective on how the match unfolded: “If there's one thing my mom taught me, it's that one cannot lose their essence or humility.” He highlighted that Platense deserved the victory and that his team works and fights in every match.
After the altercation on the field, players from Vélez and Platense were seen trying to calm the situation. Gómez emphasized the importance of maintaining humility and recognizing his team's efforts, stating that Platense was deserving of the victory. Regarding the accusations from his opposing counterpart, the Platense coach maintained that everyone has their own opinion about the game and expressed his satisfaction with the work done by his team.
