In a gripping encounter at Estadio El Tito Tomaghello, Defensa y Justicia bested Belgrano 2-1 this Sunday. The home team got off to a rocky start as Rafael Delgado scored for Defensa y Justicia in just the 8th minute. However, Belgrano fought back, equalizing through a penalty converted by Franco Jara at the 30-minute mark of the first half.
As the second half progressed, it was Juan Bautista Miritello who restored the lead for Defensa y Justicia, finding the net in the 75th minute after a brilliant play.
A pivotal moment in the match occurred at the 8th minute when Rafael Delgado converted a pass from Aarón Molinas into a stunning goal, sending the ball into the bottom right corner—a shot that goalkeeper Thiago Cardozo could not thwart.
In a dramatic finish, Belgrano’s Franco Jara hit the post in the dying moments of the game (90th minute), narrowly missing the chance to draw level.
Juan Bautista Miritello was a standout player, earning the title of man of the match. He not only scored but also recorded two shots on goal and completed 13 accurate passes.
Aarón Molinas also played a crucial role for Defensa y Justicia, completing 27 successful passes and attempting two shots on goal.
Early in the match, Belgrano’s Gabriel Compagnucci showcased his skills with a stunning nutmeg on Defensa y Justicia’s Alexis Soto, leaving him outmaneuvered.
Defensa y Justicia’s coach, Mariano Soso, deployed a 3-5-2 formation featuring Enrique Bologna in goal, with Lucas Ferreira, Damián Fernández, and Rafael Delgado forming the back line. The midfield consisted of Agustín Hausch, César Pérez, Kevin Gutiérrez, Alexis Soto, and Aarón Molinas, while the attack was spearheaded by Abiel Osorio and Juan Bautista Miritello.
On the other hand, Belgrano, managed by Ricardo Zielinski, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Thiago Cardozo in goal; Elías López, Leonardo Morales, Federico Ricca, and Adrián Spörle in defense; Gabriel Compagnucci, Santiago Longo, Francisco González Metilli, and Lucas Zelarayán in midfield; and Franco Jara and Nicolás Fernández leading the attack.
The match officiated by referee Felipe Viola marked an intense spectacle.
Looking ahead, Defensa y Justicia will face Platense in the next fixture, while Belgrano will host San Martín (SJ).
Defensa y Justicia Substitutions
61’ 2T – Aarón Molinas out, Ezequiel Cannavó in
62’ 2T – Agustín Hausch out, Juan Manuel Gutiérrez in
81’ 2T – Juan Bautista Miritello out, Emanuel Aguilera in
93’ 2T – César Pérez out, Tobías Rubio in
Yellow Cards for Defensa y Justicia:
28’ 1T Agustín Hausch (Unsporting behavior), 28’ 1T Aarón Molinas (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 43’ 2T Emanuel Aguilera (Unsporting behavior)
Belgrano Substitutions
45’ 2T – Elías López out, Lucas Menossi in
65’ 2T – Nicolás Fernández out, Julián Mavilla in
75’ 2T – Francisco González Metilli out, Ulises Sánchez in
80’ 2T – Santiago Longo out, Lucas Passerini in
Yellow Cards for Belgrano:
42’ 1T Adrián Spörle (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 37’ 2T Lucas Zelarayán (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 42’ 2T Lucas Passerini (Unsporting behavior), 47’ 2T Julián Mavilla (Unsporting behavior)