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Defensa Y Justicia won: Newell's Old Boys 0-1 Defensa Y Justicia in the Liga Profesional (Round 5) on Wed, 12 Feb 2025 at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa, Rosario, Provincia de Santa Fe. Defensa Y Justicia goals: Juan Miritello 90'+3. Expected goals: 0.81-0.72. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Enrique Bologna (8.4).
Defensa Y Justicia squeezed past Newell's Old Boys 1-0 away from home at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa on Wednesday 12 February in Liga Profesional.
Juan Miritello put Defensa Y Justicia ahead on 90+3' (0-1).
Juan Miritello's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Newell's Old Boys had 38% of the ball, shots were 12-12 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.81-0.72.
Enrique Bologna (Defensa y Justicia) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
| Newell's Old Boys | Defensa Y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.81 | 0.72 |
| Total shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 17 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 246 (77%) | 439 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 4 |
Newell's Old Boys (4-1-4-1): Keylor Navas, Tomas Jacob, Martin Luciano, Saul Salcedo, Luciano Herrera, Luca Regiardo, Joaquin Plaza, Alejo Montero, David Sotelo, Gonzalo Maroni, Mateo Silvetti
Defensa Y Justicia (4-2-3-1): Enrique Bologna, Tobias Rubio, Emanuel Aguilera, Kevin Balanta, Alexis Soto, Kevin Gutierrez, Cesar Perez, Lucas Gonzalez, Aaron Molinas, Gaston Togni, Abiel Osorio
19 league meetings since 2014: Newell's Old Boys 5, draws 2, Defensa Y Justicia 12.
Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa Y Justicia: full head-to-head record
Defensa Y Justicia won, 0-1 (Liga Profesional) on Wed, 12 Feb 2025.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025, 20:45 UTC at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa, Rosario, Provincia de Santa Fe, Liga Profesional.
In 19 league meetings since 2014: Newell's Old Boys 5 wins, 2 draws, Defensa Y Justicia 12 wins (goals 13-21).