Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's Old Boys Highlights - August 09, 2026

Defensa y Justicia beat Newell's Old Boys 2-1 in Argentine Liga Profesional on August 09, 2026.

The match was played at Norberto Tomaghello. Fernando Román (32'), Tomas Perez (68') scored for Defensa y Justicia.

Bruno Cabrera (83') scored for Newell's Old Boys.

At kick-off Defensa y Justicia stood in position 3 with 7 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats.

Newell's Old Boys went into the game in position 9, on 4 points. They had won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1 in their previous five.

That run had left Newell's Old Boys 3 games without defeat.

Bruno Cabrera shot wide for Newell's Old Boys on 10 minutes. A block denied Facundo Gauch on 16 minutes.

Soon after, Lautaro Rios could not find the target for Newell's Old Boys (17'). Martín Ortega forced a save for Newell's Old Boys on 19 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Juan Ramírez’s effort (26').

Shortly afterwards, Juan Gutiérrez tested the goalkeeper for Defensa y Justicia (26').

The referee cautioned Jeronimo Russo of Newell's Old Boys on 31 minutes.

Moments later, Fernando Román scored for Defensa y Justicia on 32 minutes after a pass from César Pérez.

Juan Gutiérrez forced a save for Defensa y Justicia on 38 minutes. Soon after, Jeronimo Russo of Newell's Old Boys was shown a red card on 40 minutes.

Ayrton Portillo was booked for Defensa y Justicia (45'+1'). Substitutions: Defensa y Justicia 1, Newell's Old Boys 0.

After the break, the referee cautioned César Pérez of Defensa y Justicia on 46 minutes.

David Barbona saw a shot blocked (47'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Walter Mazzantti’s effort (55').

Shortly afterwards, a block denied Juan Gutiérrez on 57 minutes. Juan Gutiérrez sent an effort off target for Defensa y Justicia (60').

Valentín Loza picked out Tomas Perez, who scored for Defensa y Justicia (68'). Juan Gutiérrez tested the goalkeeper for Defensa y Justicia (74').

Bruno Cabrera scored for Newell's Old Boys on 83 minutes after a pass from Martín Ortega.

César Pérez forced a save for Defensa y Justicia on 89 minutes. Fernando Román was booked for Defensa y Justicia (90'+2').

Substitutions: Defensa y Justicia 4, Newell's Old Boys 5.

Defensa y Justicia controlled 59% of possession.

Defensa y Justicia had 16 shots with 6 on target, while Newell's Old Boys had 10 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: Defensa y Justicia 3, Newell's Old Boys 4. Corners: Defensa y Justicia 3, Newell's Old Boys 7.

Defensa y Justicia completed the most passes, 462 in total at 84.4% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.