Defensa y Justicia vs Platense Highlights - August 31, 2026

Defensa y Justicia beat Platense 1-0 in Argentine Liga Profesional on August 31, 2026.

The match was played at Norberto Tomaghello. Héctor Martínez (75') scored for Defensa y Justicia.

Defensa y Justicia went into the game in position 4, on 11 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

At kick-off Platense stood in position 10 with 8 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats.

Platense arrived unbeaten in 5.

David Barbona sent an effort off target for Defensa y Justicia (8'). Tomas Silva was booked for Platense (19').

The referee cautioned Leandro Miguel Fernandez of Defensa y Justicia on 26 minutes. Moments later, Gastón Togni shot wide for Platense on 29 minutes.

Fernando Román could not find the target for Defensa y Justicia (34'). Nico López tested the goalkeeper for Platense (43').

After the break, Guido Mainero forced a save for Platense on 48 minutes. Martín Barrios saw a shot blocked (49').

Soon after, Agustín Lagos was booked for Platense (50'). A block denied David Barbona on 51 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Juan Gutiérrez sent an effort off target for Defensa y Justicia (53').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Tiziano Perrota’s effort (57'). Juan Gauto tested the goalkeeper for Platense (65').

David Barbona picked out Héctor Martínez, who scored for Defensa y Justicia (75'). Moments later, Juan Gutiérrez forced a save for Defensa y Justicia on 79 minutes.

The referee cautioned Pablo Ferreira of Platense on 89 minutes. Pablo Ferreira was sent off for Platense (90'+6').

Substitutions: Defensa y Justicia 4, Platense 5.

Defensa y Justicia controlled 56.1% of possession. Defensa y Justicia had 10 shots with 3 on target, while Platense had 13 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Defensa y Justicia 3, Platense 2. Corners: Defensa y Justicia 6, Platense 7.

Defensa y Justicia completed the most passes, 408 in total at 79.9% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.