The Ferroviario made their home advantage count on Monday, achieving a significant win over the Halcón with a score of 2-1 in a match that was crucial for both teams in the Clausura season. The scoring opened early in the 9th minute of the first half when Lucas Besozzi struck to put Central Córdoba (SE) ahead.
Defensa y Justicia equalized quickly at the start of the second half, with César Pérez finding the net in the 53rd minute. However, Central Córdoba (SE) regained the lead just seconds into the stoppage time of the second half, converting a free kick to make it 2-1.
Matías Perelló, a forward for Central Córdoba (SE), had several opportunities to extend the lead but was denied by the post on two occasions.
Gastón Verón stood out as the match’s standout player, scoring one goal, attempting two shots on target, and successfully completing 13 passes.
Notably, Lucas Besozzi also had an impactful performance, scoring a goal himself and delivering 9 accurate passes while trying to threaten the opposing goal on two occasions.
The head coach of Central Córdoba (SE), Omar De Felippe, employed a 5-4-1 formation with Alan Aguerre in goal; a defensive line consisting of Fernando Martínez, Lucas Abascia, Jonathan Galván, Yuri Casermeiro, and Braian Cufré; midfielders Lucas Besozzi, Fernando Juárez, José Florentín, and Matías Godoy; and Leonardo Heredia leading the attack.
On the other hand, the Defensa y Justicia team, led by Mariano Soso, also lined up in a 5-4-1 formation, featuring goalkeeper Enrique Bologna; a backline of Ezequiel Cannavó, Lucas Ferreira, Damián Fernández, Rafael Delgado, and Alexis Soto; a midfield comprising David Barbona, César Pérez, Kevin Gutiérrez, and Aarón Molinas; with Abiel Osorio as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by referee Pablo Echavarría at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades.
In their next matches, Central Córdoba (SE) will travel to face Newell’s, whereas Defensa y Justicia will host Dep. Riestra.
Substitutions for Central Córdoba (SE)
45’ 2T – Leonardo Heredia for Gastón Verón, Yuri Casermeiro for Matías Vera, Ezequiel Cannavó for Lenny Lobato, and David Barbona for Juan Bautista Miritello
60’ 2T – Lucas Besozzi for Matías Perelló
71’ 2T – Matías Godoy for Diego Barrera
80’ 2T – Fernando Juárez for Nazareno Funez
Yellow Cards for Central Córdoba (SE)
17’ 1T – Matías Godoy (Unsporting conduct)
Substitutions for Defensa y Justicia
66’ 2T – Lucas Ferreira for Lucas Souto and Alexis Soto for Matías Miranda
88’ 2T – Aarón Molinas for Santiago Sosa Yung
Yellow Cards for Defensa y Justicia
30’ 1T – Rafael Delgado (Unsporting conduct), 4’ 2T – Lucas Ferreira (Holding an opponent to prevent advancing), 36’ 2T – César Pérez (Unsporting conduct), and 42’ 2T – Juan Bautista Miritello (Unsporting conduct)
Red Card for Defensa y Justicia
46’ 2T – Rafael Delgado (Red card for second yellow card)