Boedo’s squad sealed a meaningful win in Florencio Varela and now rides two chances to advance to next year’s cup.
San Lorenzo claimed a 1-0 victory on the road against Defensa y Justicia, with Gonzalo Maroni slipping the ball home to secure three crucial points in the race to reach the Copa Libertadores in the following season.
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Before their semi-final clash in the Argentine Cup next Thursday, the clubs met again in a direct clash that could influence both sides’ chances of qualifying for continental competition next year. In the prior round, Defensa y Justicia and San Lorenzo sat tied on 58 points, four points behind Rosario Central in the annual table standings.
With the victory, the Boedo team closed some gaps and kept both doors open for a possible South American berth, while Defensa y Justicia remains hopeful of earning Libertadores involvement through the Argentine Cup route as the season progresses.
The match took place on Sunday, November 12 at 2:30 PM, broadcast on ESPN Premium.
Minute by minute of Defensa y Justicia vs. San Lorenzo in the 2023 League Cup
Live, detailed recap of the Defensa y Justicia vs. San Lorenzo League Cup 2023: lineups, goals, and key moments
- GOAL BY SAN LORENZO! A sharp counterattack followed by a deflection left Maroni with a simple finish at the far post, making it 1-0 for the visitors.
- Thus, the two teams faced off in a tightly contested fixture as Defensa y Justicia and San Lorenzo lined up with determinations to maximize their Libertadores hopes.
Lineups:
DEFENSE AND JUSTICE
Cristopher Fiermarín; Agustín Sant’Anna, Julián Malatini, Tomás Cardona, David Barbona; Julián López, Alexis Soto; Gonzalo Castellani, Rodrigo Bogarín, Gastón Togni; Lucas Pratto. DT: Julio Vaccari.
SAN LORENZO
Augusto Batalla; Gastón Campi, Rafael Pérez, Carlos Sánchez, Gastón Hernández, Agustín Giay; Agustín Hausch, Jalil Elías, Malcom Braida, Nahuel Barrios; Adam Bareiro. DT: Rubén Darío Insúa.
Source: Goal