The clash between Tigre and Defensa y Justicia, held this Friday evening, concluded with both teams sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
Tigre took the lead with a goal from Julián López in the 25th minute of the first half. However, Defensa y Justicia responded just before halftime, leveling the score with Lucas González finding the back of the net in the 45th minute.
In the second half, Tigre came close to retaking the lead when Jabes Saralegui struck the post with a powerful shot shortly after the restart, at the 46-minute mark.
Despite having more possession of the ball, with Defensa y Justicia controlling 62% of the game compared to Tigre’s 38%, the score remained unchanged until the final whistle.
Lucas González was the standout performer, scoring a crucial goal while completing 12 successful passes and winning 2 tackles. julián López also played a key role for Tigre, netting 1 goal, completing 19 passes, and attempting 2 shots on goal.
The coach of Tigre, Diego Dabove, employed a 4-4-2 formation featuring Felipe Zenobio in goal; a defensive line of Guillermo Soto, Joaquín Laso, Alan Barrionuevo, and Diego Sosa; midfielders Jabes Saralegui, Julián López, Jalil Elías, and Elías Cabrera; with Ignacio Russo and David Romero leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Defensa y Justicia, managed by Mariano Soso, lined up in a 5-3-2 setup with Enrique Bologna in goal; Ezequiel Cannavó, Lucas Ferreira, Damián Fernández, Rafael Delgado, and Alexis Soto in defense; Lucas González, Kevin Gutiérrez, and Aarón Molinas in midfield; and Juan Manuel Gutiérrez and Abiel Osorio in forward positions.
The match official, Ariel Penel, administered the game.
Looking ahead, Tigre will visit Newell’s, while Defensa y Justicia will play at home against Argentinos Juniors at the Norberto Tomaghello stadium.
Substitutions for Tigre
71’ 2T – Julián López off for Gonzalo Piñeiro, David Romero off for Alfio Oviedo.
78’ 2T – Ignacio Russo off for Ramón Arias.
Yellow Cards for Tigre:
16’ 1T Julián López (Foul to prevent an opponent’s progress), 18’ 1T Ignacio Russo, 29’ 1T Joaquín Laso.
Red Card for Tigre:
32’ 2T Joaquín Laso (Second yellow card).
Substitutions for Defensa y Justicia
62’ 2T – Lucas González off for Lenny Lobato.
84’ 2T – Damián Fernández off for David Barbona, Elías Cabrera off for Sebastián Medina, and Jabes Saralegui off for Blas Armoa.
Yellow Card for Defensa y Justicia:
48’ 2T David Barbona.