In a thrilling encounter held at Estadio Olímpico de Córdoba, Instituto faced Defensa y Justicia, claiming a 2-0 victory during matchday 13. Nicolás Guerra opened the scoring for Instituto in the 24th minute of the first half, setting the tone for the match. Matías Tissera extended the lead with a brilliant goal in the 37th minute of the second half.
Tissera’s goal was a delightful finish, showcasing his skills after receiving a stellar assist from Gustavo Abregú. He expertly placed the ball into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Nicolás Guerra emerged as the standout player of the match, highlighting his potential by netting a goal and demonstrating excellent form throughout the game.
Defensively, Jonathan Galván’s presence was crucial for Instituto, as he managed to clear six dangerous balls during the match, playing a key role in maintaining the clean sheet.
The tactical setup for Instituto was a 5-2-3 formation orchestrated by coach Diego Flores, featuring Manuel Roffo in goal, with Giuliano Cerato, Jonathan Galván, Leonel Mosevich, Fernando Alarcón, and Diego Sosa in defense. The midfield comprised Gustavo Abregú and Gastón Lodico, while the attacking trio included Jhon Córdoba, Nicolás Guerra, and Alex Luna.
On the other side, Defensa y Justicia, led by Mariano Soso, matched up with a similar 5-2-3 formation. Cristopher Fiermarín guarded the net, backed by Lucas Souto, Damián Fernández, Emiliano Amor, David Martínez, and Elías Pereyra in the defense. Santiago Sosa Yung and Aarón Molinas anchored the midfield, while Ayrton Portillo, Juan Manuel Gutiérrez, and Agustín Hausch spearheaded the attack.
The referee for this encounter was Andrés Merlos, who oversaw the match without major incidents.
Next up, Instituto will travel to face Dep. Riestra, while Defensa y Justicia will play at home against Talleres.
Substitutions for Instituto
55’ 2T – Nicolás Guerra out for Matías Fonseca
76’ 2T – Alex Luna out for Jeremías Lázaro
77’ 2T – Gastón Lodico out for Matías Gallardo; Jhon Córdoba out for Matías Tissera
93’ 2T – Gustavo Abregú out for Juan Ignacio Méndez
Yellow Card for Instituto:
20’ 2T Jonathan Galván (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Defensa y Justicia
45’ 2T – Elías Pereyra out for Luciano Gonzalez; Damián Fernández out for Darío Cáceres; Ayrton Portillo out for Santiago Toloza
73’ 2T – Agustín Hausch out for David Barbona
Yellow Cards for Defensa y Justicia:
21’ 2T Aarón Molinas (Insulting or Disapproving the Referee); 47’ 2T Santiago Sosa Yung (Unsporting Behavior)
Red Card for Defensa y Justicia:
50’ 2T Lucas Souto (Direct Red Card)