Match report
Defensa Y Justicia 3-2 Newells Old Boys: A Thrilling Liga Profesional Argentina Match
Newells Old Boys
2–3
FT
Defensa Y Justicia
Feb 8, 2026
Defensa Y Justicia stunned Newells Old Boys with a convincing 3-2 victory in a fiercely contested game. Despite trailing early on, Newells Old Boys fought back to level the match, but Defensa Y Justicia's resilience paid off as they secured the win in the final minutes of the match. Key goals from J. B. Miritello and A. Portillo for Defensa, and M. Coccaro and O. Salomón for Newells Old Boys, highlighted the match's action-packed nature.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Newells Old Boys 2 - Defensa Y Justicia 3
- • Goals: J. B. Miritello (Defensa Y Justicia) x2, A. Portillo (Defensa Y Justicia), M. Coccaro (Newells Old Boys), O. Salomón (Newells Old Boys)
- • Yellow cards: J. Gomez Mattar, M. Luciano, R. Herrera, Saul Salcedo (Newells Old Boys)
- • Substitutions: Luciano Herrera, J. Russo, D. Sotelo (Newells Old Boys), F. Altamira, A. Hausch (Defensa Y Justicia)
Lineups
Newells Old Boys
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 G. Arias (G)
- 14 A. Mendez (D)
- 15 S. Salcedo (D)
- 22 O. Salomon (D)
- 3 M. Luciano (D)
- 19 J. Gomez (M)
- 26 R. Herrera (M)
- 20 F. Guch (M)
- 13 M. Coccaro (M)
- 33 W. Nunez (M)
- 27 L. Herrera (F)
Substitutes
- 1 W. Barlasina
- 6 J. Mosquera
- 23 N. Goitea
- 25 B. Cabrera
- 28 J. Russo
- 5 L. Regiardo
- 8 D. Sotelo
- 10 V. Acuna
- 7 F. Orozco
- 9 M. Hoyos
- 17 F. Garcia
- 99 I. Ramirez
Defensa Y Justicia
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 22 C. Fiermarin (G)
- 33 L. Souto (D)
- 6 E. Amor (D)
- 29 D. Fernandez (D)
- 16 A. Portillo (M)
- 15 S. Sosa (M)
- 10 A. Molinas (M)
- 2 S. Lucero (M)
- 20 R. Botta (F)
- 9 J. B. Miritello (F)
- 24 J. Gutierrez (F)
Substitutes
- 36 L. Amade
- 32 N. Roselli
- 27 E. Pereyra
- 55 J. Lopez
- 11 E. Banega
- 23 M. Aguiar
- 19 D. Barbona
- 17 A. Hausch
- 25 F. Altamira
- 30 D. Fernandez
Timeline
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13' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardJ. Gomez Mattar
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31' Defensa Y Justicia Goal · Normal GoalJ. B. Miritello · Assist: A. Portillo
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43' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardM. Luciano
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45' Defensa Y Justicia Goal · Normal GoalJ. B. Miritello · Assist: J. Gutierrez
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46' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Luciano · On: J. Russo
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46' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Gomez Mattar · On: D. Sotelo
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46' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: Luciano Herrera · On: M. Hoyos
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63' Defensa Y Justicia Goal · Normal GoalA. Portillo · Assist: J. Gutierrez
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64' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Botta · On: F. Altamira
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69' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardR. Herrera
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71' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: W. Nunez · On: F. Garcia
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73' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Sosa · On: É. Banega
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73' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 3Off: J. B. Miritello · On: A. Hausch
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76' Newells Old Boys Goal · Normal GoalM. Coccaro · Assist: F. Guch
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81' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardSaúl Salcedo
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86' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Guch · On: I. Ramirez
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90'+3 Defensa Y Justicia Card · Yellow CardÉ. Banega
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90' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Molinas · On: J. López
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90' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Gutierrez · On: D. Fernandez
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90' Newells Old Boys Goal · Normal GoalO. Salomón
Match Stats
| Stat | Newells Old Boys | Defensa Y Justicia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 60% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 4 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 276 | 217 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 1 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 204 | 130 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Defensa Y Justicia took an early lead through J. B. Miritello's goal in the 31st minute, followed by a second goal from the same player shortly after, setting the tone for a dominant first half.
- ▸ Newells Old Boys fought back in the second half, with goals from M. Coccaro and O. Salomón, but Defensa Y Justicia's A. Portillo secured a crucial third goal in the 63rd minute, which proved decisive.