Match report
Defensa Y Justicia 1-1 Belgrano Cordoba: A Thrilling Draw in Liga Profesional Argentina
Defensa Y Justicia
1–1
FT
Belgrano Cordoba
Feb 20, 2026
Defensa Y Justicia held off Belgrano Cordoba to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their Liga Profesional Argentina match. Despite going down to ten men in the second half, Defensa Y Justicia managed to level the score through a penalty by A. Molinas in the 90th minute.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Defensa Y Justicia 1-1 Belgrano Cordoba
- • L. Zelarayán scored the opening goal for Belgrano Cordoba in the 54th minute
- • S. Sosa was sent off for Defensa Y Justicia in the 84th minute
- • A. Molinas scored the equalizer from the penalty spot in the 90th minute
Lineups
Defensa Y Justicia
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 22 C. Fiermarin (G)
- 33 L. Souto (D)
- 6 E. Amor (D)
- 21 D. Martinez (D)
- 16 A. Portillo (M)
- 15 S. Sosa (M)
- 10 A. Molinas (M)
- 27 E. Pereyra (M)
- 20 R. Botta (F)
- 24 J. Gutierrez (F)
- 19 D. Barbona (F)
Substitutes
- 36 L. Amade
- 2 S. Lucero
- 9 J. B. Miritello
- 11 E. Banega
- 17 A. Hausch
- 23 M. Aguiar
- 25 F. Altamira
- 26 D. Caceres
- 29 D. Fernandez
- 30 D. Fernandez
- 32 N. Roselli
- 55 J. Lopez
Belgrano Cordoba
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 T. Cardozo (G)
- 14 L. Morales (D)
- 2 A. Maldonado (D)
- 17 L. Lopez (D)
- 3 A. Sporle (D)
- 21 A. Sanchez (M)
- 20 F. Vazquez (M)
- 26 A. J. Benitez Cabrera (M)
- 10 L. Zelarayan (M)
- 24 E. Rigoni (M)
- 22 N. Fernandez (F)
Substitutes
- 28 M. Daniele
- 16 F. Ricca
- 13 A. Ocampo
- 5 S. Longo
- 51 R. Hernandes
- 30 G. Zelarayan
- 42 J. Lucco
- 32 J. Mavilla
- 11 F. Gonzalez
- 15 R. Tulian
- 37 L. Gutierrez
- 9 L. Passerini
Timeline
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23' Belgrano Cordoba Card · Yellow CardF. VazquezFoul
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43' Defensa Y Justicia Card · Yellow CardA. PortilloFoul
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44' Defensa Y Justicia Card · Yellow CardD. MartínezFoul
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45'+1 Belgrano Cordoba Card · Yellow CardLeonardo MoralesTime wasting
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46' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Portillo · On: A. Hausch -
54' Belgrano Cordoba Goal · Normal GoalL. Zelarayán · Assist: N. Fernández -
61' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Botta · On: É. Banega -
61' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Barbona · On: Darío Cáceres -
61' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 4Off: Elías Pereyra · On: D. Fernandez -
64' Belgrano Cordoba Card · Yellow CardA. MaldonadoFoul
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70' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Zelarayán · On: S. Longo -
70' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 2Off: A. J. Benitez Cabrera · On: F. González -
70' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Fernández · On: L. Passerini -
76' Defensa Y Justicia subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Martínez · On: M. Aguiar -
76' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 4Off: Leonardo Morales · On: A. Ocampo -
84' Defensa Y Justicia Card · Red CardS. SosaProfessional foul last man
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85' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Vazquez · On: R. Tulian -
90' Defensa Y Justicia Goal · PenaltyA. Molinas
Match Stats
| Stat | Defensa Y Justicia | Belgrano Cordoba |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 76% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 445 | 332 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 373 | 251 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Defensa Y Justicia's late penalty by A. Molinas restored parity after S. Sosa was sent off, changing the momentum of the game
- ▸ L. Zelarayán's goal in the 54th minute put Belgrano Cordoba in the lead, setting the stage for a tense finish