In this week 17 match on the 5th of September, Defensa y Justicia will host San Lorenzo in a clash of the Superliga. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, a perfect day for football. 22nd placed Defensa y Justicia is fresh off their 2-1 win against Banfield. Gastón Togni struck first for Defensa y Justicia in the 17th minute on a feed from Manuel Agustin Duarte, then Kevin Gutiérrez added another in the 29th minute on a penalty. Defensa y Justicia is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while san Lorenzo sits at 10th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Rosario Central. Victor Malcorra scored the first goal for Rosario Central in the 75th minute, then Gattoni tied it up for San Lorenzo in the 79th minute earning San Lorenzo at least a draw. With 17 points in their last 10 matches San Lorenzo should be reasonably happy with their performance.
In their last match on Tuesday Feb 22nd, Defensa y Justicia won by a score of 4 to 3. Walter Bou scored the first goal for Defensa y Justicia in the 8th minute, then Miguel Merentiel added another in the 28th minute on a feed from Carlos Rotondi.
San Lorenzo’s top weapon lately has been Andres Vombergar, who has two goals in the last five matches. Defensa y Justicia’s most prolific scorer has been Kevin Gutiérrez. He has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.