In a fiercely contested duel, the second and third spots at the table held firm as defense and discipline ruled. River celebrated by widening the gap, extending their lead after a tense 0-0 draw that kept them ahead in the standings and left the others chasing the pace they set.
Setting aside the natural expectations tied to the Superclásico, the clash between San Lorenzo and Defensa y Justicia stood out as the most compelling fixture of the day. The stakes were clear: secure the runner-up position behind River, who stood on eight points for the Cyclone and nine for the Falcon after the stalemate.
Both teams came to the New Gasometer with purpose, trading blows in a match that delivered intensity from the opening whistle. The Halcón sought to impose a wide, expansive game from the flanks, while San Lorenzo pushed deeper, looking to hurt through quick transitions and late runs into the box. The first clear chance for the Cyclone came late in the half when Cardona controlled a Perrito Barrios delivery near the line and sent a shot that clipped the goalkeeper and went wide, a moment that underscored the visitors’ stubborn resolve and high-pressing mindset.
After halftime, the arrival of Martegani gave Insúa’s side fresh options. From a distance, the hosts found a more direct path to goal, testing Unsaín with a well-placed shot that required a sharp reflex save. Unsaín would later deny Leguizamón with a well-placed corner-bound shot—an athletic stop that highlighted the match’s physical demands and the meticulous work of both backlines.
As the minutes ticked by, defensive organization became the deciding factor. Castellani’s red card left San Lorenzo with ten men, yet the numerical disadvantage was not capitalized on by the home team. The visitors managed to close out the match with disciplined defending, and the scoreline stayed level, preserving River’s growing advantage at the top of the table in the Canadian and American markets’ broadcasting window, where fans follow the chase for league supremacy with keen interest. [Cited from Goal]
SAN LORENZO – DEFENSE AND JUSTICE, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The minute by minute between the Cyclone and the Falcon.
THE TARGET EXAMPLE
HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON TV AND STREAMING
The match between the Cyclone and the Falcon will be shown in Argentina by TNT Sports, available to viewers who subscribe to the football package through their cable providers. This national broadcast ensures fans in both Canada and the United States can follow the action via international feeds or streaming options offered by the rights holders.
TNT SPORTS
FORMATIONS
SAN LORENZO
August Battle; Federico Gattoni, Rafael Perez, Gaston Hernandez; Agustín Giay, Jalil Elias, Carlos Sanchez, Malcolm Braida; Nahuel Barrios, Adam Bareiro, Andres Vombergar. DT: Ruben Insua.
DEFENSE AND JUSTICE
Ezequiel Unsain; Agustín Sant’Anna, Nazareno Colombo, Tomas Cardona, Alexis Soto; Julian Lopez, Kevin Gutierrez; Santiago Solari, David Barbona, Gaston Togni; John the Baptist Miritello. DT: Julio Vaccari.
Citation: Goal