“Lucas Zelarayán opens the scoring with a stunning right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, finding the top right corner after Nicolás Fernández's assist”
Pivotal
Defensa y Justicia
Belgrano
Outstanding performance
Defensa y Justicia•MidfielderDefensa y Justicia and Belgrano played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in a match that turned on its head late in proceedings. Lucas Zelarayán's brilliant strike from outside the box gave Belgrano the lead nine minutes into the second half, capping off a period where the visitors looked the more threatening side. The game's complexion changed dramatically when Santiago Sosa received a straight red card for a professional foul in the 84th minute, leaving his team down to ten men. This late dismissal proved costly as Defensa y Justicia capitalized on their numerical advantage to find an equalizer and salvage a point. The result keeps both teams in mid-table positions, with neither able to make a significant leap up the Liga Profesional standings.
How entertaining was this match?
Lisandro LópezLisandro López of Belgrano has given away a penalty due to a handball inside the penalty area.
A shot is deflected. Juan Gutiérrez from Defensa y Justicia takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Darío Cáceres.
Shot on goal denied. Juan Gutiérrez from Defensa y Justicia took a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but Thiago Cardozo of Belgrano made a save right in the center of the goal.
Corner awarded to Defensa y Justicia, following a play that was deflected off Álvaro Ocampo.
Santiago Longo from Belgrano commits a foul.
Agustín Hausch from Defensa y Justicia is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Offside call against Defensa y Justicia. David Fernández has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity! Ramiro Tulián from Belgrano took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side, but it sailed high and wide to the left. He was set up by Lucas Passerini.
Attempt denied. David Fernández from Defensa y Justicia heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Missed opportunity. Aarón Molinas from Defensa y Justicia takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it goes high and to the right of the goal. He was assisted by Darío Cáceres.
Substitution for Belgrano: Ramiro Tulián comes on to take the place of Franco Vázquez.
Santiago SosaRed CardSantiago Sosa from Defensa y Justicia receives a red card.
Francisco González Metilli from Belgrano earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Santiago Sosa commits a foul for Defensa y Justicia.
Corner awarded to Defensa y Justicia, following a play where Álvaro Ocampo was responsible for the concession.
Álvaro Ocampo from Belgrano committed a foul.
Aarón Molinas from Defensa y Justicia is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Corner kick awarded to Belgrano after Lucas Souto allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Franco Vázquez from Belgrano takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. He was set up by Santiago Longo.
Adrián Sánchez from Belgrano tries a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Belgrano, following a play where Cristopher Fiermarín was the last to touch the ball.
Shot on goal denied. Lucas Passerini from Belgrano takes a left-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
A shot on goal was denied. Lucas Passerini from Belgrano took a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Cristopher Fiermarín of Defensa y Justicia made a save, diving to the bottom left corner. The effort was set up by Adrián Sánchez.
Substitution for Defensa y Justicia: Mateo Aguiar comes on to take the place of David Martínez.
Substitution for Belgrano: Álvaro Ocampo comes on to replace Leonardo Morales, who has been injured.
Missed opportunity! Agustín Hausch from Defensa y Justicia took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
The pause has ended, and they're set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Leonardo Morales from Belgrano.
Corner kick awarded to Defensa y Justicia, following a play that was interrupted by Lisandro López.
Offside call against Belgrano. Franco Vázquez has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Substitution for Belgrano: Francisco González Metilli comes on to take the place of Alcides Benítez.
Substitution for Belgrano: Santiago Longo comes on to take the place of Lucas Zelarayán.
Substitution for Belgrano: Lucas Passerini comes on to take the place of Nicolás Fernández.
Corner kick awarded to Belgrano after Emiliano Amor allowed the ball to go out.
Shot attempt denied. Emiliano Rigoni from Belgrano had a left-footed strike from the middle of the box that was blocked. He received assistance from Franco Vázquez.
Alexis Maldonado Yellow CardAlexis Maldonado from Belgrano receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Missed opportunity! Emiliano Rigoni from Belgrano takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it goes over the bar.
David Fernández from Defensa y Justicia committed a foul.
Adrián Sánchez from Belgrano earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Darío Cáceres from Defensa y Justicia commits a foul.
Alcides Benítez from Belgrano is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Éver Banega from Defensa y Justicia is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Nicolás Fernández from Belgrano commits a foul.
Substitution for Defensa y Justicia: Éver Banega comes on to take the place of Rubén Botta.
Substitution for Defensa y Justicia: Darío Cáceres comes on to take the place of David Barbona.
Substitution for Defensa y Justicia: David Fernández comes on to take the place of Elías Pereyra.
Emiliano Rigoni commits a foul for Belgrano.
Agustín Hausch from Defensa y Justicia earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
assist: Nicolás Fernández
Goal! Belgrano takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Defensa y Justicia. Lucas Zelarayán scores with a powerful right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist came from Nicolás Fernández.
Juan Gutiérrez from Defensa y Justicia commits a handball.
Offside call against Defensa y Justicia. Rubén Botta has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity. Nicolás Fernández from Belgrano took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Missed opportunity. Juan Gutiérrez from Defensa y Justicia took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Substitution for Defensa y Justicia: Agustín Hausch comes on to take the place of Ayrton Portillo.
Substitution for Defensa y Justicia: Agustín Hausch comes on to take the place of Ayrton Portillo.
The first half concludes with a score of Defensa y Justicia 0, Belgrano 0.
Leonardo MoralesYellow CardLeonardo Morales from Belgrano receives a yellow card.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
David MartínezYellow CardDavid Martínez from Defensa y Justicia receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
David Martínez from Defensa y Justicia commits a foul.
Alcides Benítez from Belgrano earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Ayrton PortilloYellow CardAyrton Portillo from Defensa y Justicia receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Ayrton Portillo from Defensa y Justicia commits a foul.
Adrián Sánchez from Belgrano is awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Corner kick awarded to Defensa y Justicia after Adrián Spörle allowed the ball to go out.
Franco Vázquez commits a foul for Belgrano.
Elías Pereyra from Defensa y Justicia earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity. Elías Pereyra from Defensa y Justicia took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. He was assisted by Aarón Molinas.
A shot is deflected. Rubén Botta from Defensa y Justicia tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The attempt was set up by a headed pass from David Barbona.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Defensa y Justicia.
Alcides Benítez from Belgrano commits a foul.
Aarón Molinas from Defensa y Justicia is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Nicolás Fernández from Belgrano earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Emiliano Amor from Defensa y Justicia commits a foul.
Missed opportunity. Emiliano Rigoni from Belgrano took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side, but it didn’t hit the target.
Offside call against Defensa y Justicia. Juan Gutiérrez has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Franco VázquezYellow CardFranco Vázquez from Belgrano receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Franco Vázquez commits a foul for Belgrano.
Aarón Molinas from Defensa y Justicia earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Corner awarded to Defensa y Justicia after Alcides Benítez allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Juan Gutiérrez from Defensa y Justicia took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went over the bar. He was set up by Aarón Molinas.
Missed opportunity. Nicolás Fernández from Belgrano took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Lisandro López from Belgrano committed a handball foul.
Offside call against Belgrano. Emiliano Rigoni has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity! David Martínez from Defensa y Justicia took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently getting ready on the field.
Two unbeaten Liga Profesional contenders meet in a crucial derby match as Defensa y Justicia host Belgrano at Estadio Norberto Tomaghello. Both teams sit in third place in their respective zones with playoff spots on the line in this high-stakes encounter.
