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Defensa y Justicia Clinches Victory Against Argentinos JRS in a Hard-Fought Match
Defensa y Justicia secured a narrow away victory against Argentinos JRS in a matchday 12 clash of the Liga Profesional Argentina. The game, held at the Estadio Norberto Tomaghello in Gobernador Julio A. Costa, was officiated by Juan Pafundi.
The first half remained goalless, although not without incident. Fernando Alvarez of Argentinos JRS received a yellow card in the 25th minute, and shortly after, in the 32nd minute, A. Molinas of Defensa y Justicia was cautioned. A goal by A. Osorio for Defensa y Justicia was disallowed by VAR just before halftime due to a prior foul.
The second half saw Defensa y Justicia quickly take the lead. J. Gutierrez, assisted by L. Gonzalez, scored the only goal of the match in the 47th minute. Despite having significantly less ball possession (35% against Argentinos JRS’s 65%), Defensa y Justicia capitalized on their chances.
Argentinos JRS dominated possession and generated more shots (13 against 11), but lacked effectiveness, with only one shot on target compared to Defensa y Justicia’s three. Defensa y Justicia’s discipline was also key, although they received more yellow cards (3 against 1), they committed fewer fouls (6 against 14). Argentinos JRS’s superiority in corners (10 against 4) did not translate into goals. Ultimately, Defensa y Justicia claimed all three points in a closely contested match.
Substitutions argentinos jrs: at minute 46 L. Gomez came in and D. Porcel went out., at minute 46 N. Oroz came in and J. Gho went out., at minute 46 D. Rodriguez came in and G. Siri Payer went out., at minute 68 H. Lopez came in and I. Sosa went out., at minute 75 S. Prieto came in and L. Ovando went out.
Substitutions defensa y justicia: at minute 64 A. Molinas came in and A. Hausch went out., at minute 64 L. Gonzalez came in and M. Miranda went out., at minute 75 J. Gutierrez came in and D. Barbona went out., at minute 89 A. Osorio came in and B. Schamine went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Defensa Y Justicia
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Argentinos JRS
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