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Thrilling Draw in Florencio Varela Between Defensa y Justicia and Boca Juniors
Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires – In a vibrant and emotion-filled match, Defensa y Justicia and Boca Juniors drew at the Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello, for matchday 10 of the Liga Profesional Argentina. The match, played under the watchful eye of referee Jorge Baliño, was marked by intensity and constant struggle in the midfield.
Boca Juniors dominated ball possession with 65%, constantly searching for the opposing goal. However, Defensa y Justicia’s defense was solid and well-organized, frustrating many of the visiting team’s attempts. Boca generated 17 shots, but only 2 were on target.
The match heated up with several yellow cards, three for Defensa y Justicia (L. Ferreira, K. Gutierrez and J. B. Miritello) and one for Boca Juniors (L. Di Lollo). The tension on the field was palpable.
The score was opened in the 84th minute when A. Osorio converted a penalty for Defensa y Justicia, unleashing euphoria in the local fans. However, the joy was short-lived, as L. Paredes equalized the score from a penalty in the 88th minute for Boca Juniors.
Just when it seemed the match would end in a draw, A. Osorio reappeared in the 90th minute, scoring a goal after an assist from A. Soto, giving Defensa y Justicia the lead again. Despite the effort, Boca’s large number of shots did not translate into goals.
Finally, Defensa y Justicia ended up with a bittersweet victory, since Boca dominated ball possession and generated more scoring opportunities, but A. Osorio’s effectiveness and the local team’s defensive solidity allowed them to add points at home. The match ended with Defensa y Justicia with 35% possession, 9 shots (5 on target, 4 off target), 2 corners, and 13 fouls, while Boca Juniors finished with 65% possession, 17 shots (2 on target, 10 off target), 5 corners, and 7 fouls.
Substitutions boca juniors: at minute 63 B. Aguirre came in and K. Zenon went out., at minute 73 A. Velasco came in and W. H. Alarcon Cepeda went out., at minute 74 Miguel Merentiel came in and A. Herrera went out., at minute 85 R. Battaglia came in and L. Janson went out.
Substitutions defensa y justicia: at minute 63 J. Gutierrez came in and Lenny Lobato went out., at minute 70 L. Gonzalez came in and B. Schamine went out., at minute 90 J. B. Miritello came in and E. Aguilera went out., at minute 90 E. Cannavo came in and L. Souto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Defensa Y Justicia
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Boca Juniors
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