In the thrilling clash between Halcón and Malevos on Matchday 4 of the Clausura, Defensa y Justicia claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory. With the clock ticking at 47 minutes into the second half, Abiel Osorio converted a penalty to seal the win for the hosts.
Kevin Gutiérrez shone as the standout player of the match, successfully completing an impressive 104 passes and making 2 critical interceptions.
Osorio played a vital role in the game, netting the only goal, attempting 4 shots on target, and delivering 18 successful passes.
Defensa y Justicia’s head coach, Mariano Soso, opted for a 5-3-2 formation, fielding goalkeeper Enrique Bologna, with Ezequiel Cannavó, Lucas Ferreira, Damián Fernández, Emanuel Aguilera, and Alexis Soto in the defense. In midfield, he lined up César Pérez, Kevin Gutiérrez, and Aarón Molinas, while Abiel Osorio and Juan Bautista Miritello led the attack.
On the opposite side, Gustavo Benítez’s team also employed a 5-3-2 setup, featuring Ignacio Arce in goal. The defensive line comprised Nicolás Sansotre, Juan Cruz Randazzo, Cristian Paz, Nicolás Caro Torres, and Rodrigo Gallo, while Leonardo Landriel, Mateo Ramírez, and Pablo Monje formed the midfield. Alexander Díaz and Jonathan Herrera represented the forward line.
The match was officiated by referee Fernando Espinoza.
In the next fixture, Defensa y Justicia will welcome Newell’s, while Dep. Riestra will face Rosario Central away at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito.
Substitutions for Defensa y Justicia
61’ 2T – César Pérez was replaced by Nicolás Stefanelli, and Juan Bautista Miritello was substituted for David Barbona
81’ 2T – Ezequiel Cannavó left the pitch for Agustín Hausch
94’ 2T – Aarón Molinas was substituted out for Tobías Rubio
Yellow Cards for Defensa y Justicia:
48’ 2T Abiel Osorio (Removing the shirt) and 54’ 2T Tobías Rubio
Red Card for Defensa y Justicia:
52’ 2T Abiel Osorio (Second yellow card)
Substitutions for Dep. Riestra
45’ 2T – Leonardo Landriel was substituted by Antony Alonso, and Pablo Monje was replaced by Jonatan Goitía
56’ 2T – Rodrigo Gallo was subbed for Facundo Miño
65’ 2T – Mateo Ramírez was replaced by Milton Céliz
77’ 2T – Jonathan Herrera exited the game for Nicolás Benegas
Yellow Cards for Dep. Riestra:
31’ 1T Rodrigo Gallo (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 54’ 2T Cristian Paz