In a thrilling encounter at the Tito Tomaghello, Defensa y Justicia faced Belgrano on Matchday 6 of the Apertura, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Belgrano took the lead early in the second half, with Lucas Zelarayán scoring at the 53rd minute. However, Defensa y Justicia managed to equalize when Aarón Molinas converted a penalty in the 95th minute of the same half.
Aarón Molinas was undoubtedly the standout player, contributing significantly with a goal and two attempts on target. Likewise, Lucas Zelarayán was pivotal for Belgrano, netting one goal.
Defensa y Justicia’s head coach, Mariano Soso, employed a 3-6-1 formation featuring Cristopher Fiermarín in goal, with a defensive line composed of Lucas Souto, Emiliano Amor, and David Martínez. The midfield included Ayrton Portillo, Santiago Sosa Yung, Aarón Molinas, Elías Pereyra, Rubén Botta, and David Barbona, while Juan Manuel Gutiérrez spearheaded the attack.
Belgrano, managed by Ricardo Zielinski, opted for a 4-5-1 setup, with Thiago Cardozo guarding the net. The defensive unit included Leonardo Morales, Alexis Maldonado, Lisandro López, and Adrián Spörle. The midfield saw contributions from Adrián Sánchez, Franco Vázquez, Alcides Benitez, as well as Zelarayán and Emiliano Rigoni, with Nicolás Fernández up front.
Nicolás Lamolina officiated the match at Tito Tomaghello.
Next up for Defensa y Justicia is an away match against Platense, while Belgrano will host Atlético Tucumán.
Substitutions for Defensa y Justicia
45’ 2T – Ayrton Portillo was substituted for Agustín Hausch.
60’ 2T – David Barbona was replaced by Darío Cáceres, Elías Pereyra by David Fernández, and Rubén Botta by Ever Banega.
Yellow Cards for Defensa y Justicia
42’ 1T – Ayrton Portillo (Unsportsmanlike Conduct).
43’ 1T – David Martínez (Holding an opponent to prevent progression).
Red Card for Defensa y Justicia
38’ 2T – Santiago Sosa Yung (Direct Red).
Substitutions for Belgrano
69’ 2T – Nicolás Fernández was replaced by Lucas Passerini, Lucas Zelarayán by Santiago Longo, and Alcides Benitez by Francisco González Metilli.
75’ 2T – Leonardo Morales came off for Álvaro Ocampo, and David Martínez was substituted for Mateo Aguiar.
84’ 2T – Franco Vázquez was taken off for Ramiro Tulián.
Yellow Cards for Belgrano
22’ 1T – Franco Vázquez (Unsportsmanlike Conduct).
45’ 1T – Leonardo Morales.
18’ 2T – Alexis Maldonado.