Match report
Defensa Y Justicia 1–1 Velez Sarsfield: A Liga Profesional Draw
Defensa Y Justicia
1–1
FT
Velez Sarsfield
Feb 14, 2026
Defensa Y Justicia held off a resilient Velez Sarsfield comeback to secure a 1-1 draw in their Liga Profesional Argentina match. J. Gutierrez gave the hosts the lead early on, but M. Pellegrini leveled the score in the second half, ensuring both teams shared the points in a hard-fought encounter.
Key Facts
- • J. Gutierrez scored for Defensa Y Justicia in the 14th minute, assisted by A. Molinas.
- • M. Pellegrini equalized for Velez Sarsfield in the 60th minute.
- • Three yellow cards were issued: M. Lanzini and M. Pellegrini for Velez Sarsfield, and F. Altamira for Defensa Y Justicia.
Lineups
Defensa Y Justicia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 C. Fiermarin (G)
- 33 L. Souto (D)
- 6 E. Amor (D)
- 29 D. Fernandez (D)
- 2 S. Lucero (D)
- 15 S. Sosa (M)
- 16 A. Portillo (M)
- 20 R. Botta (M)
- 10 A. Molinas (M)
- 24 J. Gutierrez (M)
- 9 J. B. Miritello (F)
Substitutes
- 36 L. Amade
- 28 V. Loza
- 32 N. Roselli
- 26 D. Caceres
- 27 E. Pereyra
- 23 M. Aguiar
- 55 J. Lopez
- 11 E. Banega
- 19 D. Barbona
- 17 A. Hausch
- 25 F. Altamira
- 30 D. Fernandez
Velez Sarsfield
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 A. Montero (G)
- 4 J. Garcia (D)
- 2 E. Mammana (D)
- 16 L. Magallan (D)
- 3 E. Gomez (D)
- 50 T. Andrada (M)
- 5 C. Baeza (M)
- 11 M. Pellegrini (M)
- 10 D. Valdes (M)
- 22 M. Lanzini (M)
- 23 F. Monzon (F)
Substitutes
- 1 T. Marchiori
- 32 T. Silvero
- 6 A. Quiros
- 19 L. Cristaldo
- 49 D. Dominguez
- 29 R. Aliendro
- 8 L. Robertone
- 39 I. Machuca
- 17 A. Veron
- 35 M. Arias
- 15 D. Godoy
Timeline
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14' Defensa Y Justicia Goal · Normal GoalJ. Gutierrez · Assist: A. Molinas
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20' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Valdés · On: D. Godoy
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40' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow CardM. Lanzini
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46' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Botta · On: J. López
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49' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow CardM. Pellegrini
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60' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal GoalM. Pellegrini
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67' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 2Off: J. B. Miritello · On: A. Hausch
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67' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Lucero · On: F. Altamira
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76' Defensa Y Justicia Card · Yellow CardF. Altamira
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77' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Pellegrini · On: L. Robertone
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78' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Gutierrez · On: D. Barbona
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86' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Monzón · On: R. Aliendro
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86' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Lanzini · On: I. Machuca
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89' Defensa Y Justicia Card · Yellow CardA. Molinas
Match Stats
| Stat | Defensa Y Justicia | Velez Sarsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 83% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 283 | 556 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 7 |
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 206 | 460 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Defensa Y Justicia took an early lead through Gutierrez, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Velez Sarsfield's equalizer in the second half by Pellegrini shifted momentum, leading to a more cautious approach by both teams to preserve the draw.