Defensa y Justicia vs Instituto (Córdoba) Highlights - October 16, 2026

Instituto (Córdoba) beat Defensa y Justicia 1-0 in Argentine Liga Profesional on October 16, 2026.

The match was played at Norberto Tomaghello. Jeremías Lázaro (23') scored for Instituto (Córdoba).

Defensa y Justicia went into the game in position 2, on 24 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

At kick-off Instituto (Córdoba) stood in position 1 with 26 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats.

Alex Luna could not find the target for Instituto (Córdoba) (5'). Shortly afterwards, Juan Gutiérrez saw a shot blocked (9').

Leandro Miguel Fernandez sent an effort off target for Defensa y Justicia (15'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Matias Tissera’s effort (21').

Moments later, Jeremías Lázaro put one away for Instituto (Córdoba) (23'). Juan Gutiérrez tested the goalkeeper for Defensa y Justicia (30').

Alex Luna forced a save for Instituto (Córdoba) on 37 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out David Barbona’s effort (45').

After the break, Alex Luna shot wide for Instituto (Córdoba) on 47 minutes. Juan Gutiérrez could not find the target for Defensa y Justicia (53').

Soon after, a block denied Juan Gutiérrez on 53 minutes. Damián Fernández was booked for Defensa y Justicia (55').

Leandro Miguel Fernandez tested the goalkeeper for Defensa y Justicia (78'). Aaron Molinas was booked for Defensa y Justicia (90'+1').

Substitutions: Defensa y Justicia 4, Instituto (Córdoba) 5.

Defensa y Justicia controlled 67.1% of possession.

Defensa y Justicia had 20 shots with 3 on target, while Instituto (Córdoba) had 7 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Defensa y Justicia 2, Instituto (Córdoba) 3. Corners: Defensa y Justicia 6, Instituto (Córdoba) 5.

Defensa y Justicia completed the most passes, 564 in total at 84.9% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.