Defensa Y Justicia 2-0 Union Santa Fe
Updated
Defensa Y Justicia won: Defensa Y Justicia 2-0 Union Santa Fe in the Liga Profesional (Round 12) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello, Florencio Varela, Provincia de B. Defensa Y Justicia goals: Lucas Souto 70', Juan Gutiérrez 79'. Sent off: Rubén Botta (35'), Mariano Soso (37'). Expected goals: 1.60-0.97. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Juan Gutiérrez (8.6).
Match report
Defensa Y Justicia beat Union Santa Fe 2-0
Defensa Y Justicia beat Union Santa Fe 2-0 at Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello on Saturday 21 March in Liga Profesional.
Lucas Souto put Defensa Y Justicia ahead on 70' (1-0) and Juan Gutiérrez made it 2-0 on 79'.
Rubén Botta (Defensa Y Justicia) was sent off on 35' and Mariano Soso (Defensa Y Justicia) was sent off on 37'.
Defensa Y Justicia had 36% of the ball, shots were 10-19 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.60-0.97.
Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa y Justicia) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Match stats
| Defensa Y Justicia | Union Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.60 | 0.97 |
| Total shots | 10 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 33 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 228 (79%) | 421 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 10 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 8 |
Lineups
Defensa Y Justicia (3-4-3): Cristopher Fiermarín, Damián Fernández, Emiliano Amor, David Martínez, Lucas Souto, Santiago Sosa, Aarón Molinas, Elías Pereyra, Juan Gutiérrez, Rubén Botta, Agustín Hausch
Union Santa Fe (4-4-2): Matías Mansilla, Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Juan Pablo Ludueña, Mateo Del Blanco, Augusto Solari, Mauro Pittón, Rafael Profini, Brahian Cuello, Cristian Alberto Tarragona, Marcelo Estigarribia
Key events
- 25' · Yellow card · Brahian Cuello (Union Santa Fe)
- 32' · Yellow card · Damián Fernández (Defensa Y Justicia)
- 35' · Red card · Rubén Botta (Defensa Y Justicia)
- 36' · Yellow card · Matías Mansilla (Union Santa Fe)
- 36' · Yellow card · Mauro Pittón (Union Santa Fe)
- 37' · Red card · Mariano Soso (Defensa Y Justicia)
- 46' · Substitution · Julián López for Damián Fernández (Defensa Y Justicia)
- 56' · Substitution · Luciano González for Agustín Hausch (Defensa Y Justicia)
- 65' · Substitution · Darío Cáceres for Elías Pereyra (Defensa Y Justicia)
- 69' · Substitution · Misael Aguirre for Augusto Solari (Union Santa Fe)
- 69' · Substitution · Santiago Grella for Brahian Cuello (Union Santa Fe)
- 70' · Goal · Lucas Souto (Defensa Y Justicia)
- 74' · Substitution · Nicolás Palavecino for Mauro Pittón (Union Santa Fe)
- 74' · Substitution · Emiliano Álvarez for Lautaro Vargas (Union Santa Fe)
- 79' · Goal · Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa Y Justicia)
- 90' · Substitution · Esteban Lucero for Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa Y Justicia)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2015: Defensa Y Justicia 8, draws 6, Union Santa Fe 5.
Defensa Y Justicia vs Union Santa Fe: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Defensa Y Justicia vs Union Santa Fe?
Defensa Y Justicia won, 2-0 (Liga Profesional) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026.
When and where is Defensa Y Justicia vs Union Santa Fe?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 20:45 UTC at Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello, Florencio Varela, Provincia de B, Liga Profesional.
What is the head-to-head record between Defensa Y Justicia and Union Santa Fe?
In 19 league meetings since 2015: Defensa Y Justicia 8 wins, 6 draws, Union Santa Fe 5 wins (goals 22-19).