Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia Highlights - August 17, 2026

Vélez Sarsfield and Defensa y Justicia drew 1-1 in Argentine Liga Profesional on August 17, 2026.

The match was played at José Amalfitani. Manuel Lanzini (4') scored for Vélez Sarsfield.

Leandro Miguel Fernandez (79') scored for Defensa y Justicia.

At kick-off Vélez Sarsfield stood in position 2 with 10 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats.

Defensa y Justicia went into the game in position 5, on 7 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Manuel Lanzini scored for Vélez Sarsfield on 4 minutes after a pass from Matías Pellegrini.

Moments later, Rodrigo Aliendro sent an effort off target for Vélez Sarsfield (8'). Dilan Godoy shot wide for Vélez Sarsfield on 9 minutes.

Soon after, Santiago Sosa could not find the target for Defensa y Justicia (14'). Juan Gutiérrez tested the goalkeeper for Defensa y Justicia (24').

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Ayrton Portillo of Defensa y Justicia on 25 minutes.

Thiago Silveor was booked for Vélez Sarsfield (30'). Moments later, David Barbona forced a save for Defensa y Justicia on 32 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Thiago Silveor’s effort (39').

After the break, Ayrton Portillo tested the goalkeeper for Defensa y Justicia (46'). The referee cautioned Santiago Sosa of Defensa y Justicia on 47 minutes.

Soon after, Héctor Martínez was booked for Defensa y Justicia (50'). Álex Verón forced a save for Vélez Sarsfield on 58 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Valentín Loza’s effort (59').

Leandro Miguel Fernandez sent an effort off target for Defensa y Justicia (63'). Moments later, César Pérez shot wide for Defensa y Justicia on 64 minutes.

Fernando Román tested the goalkeeper for Defensa y Justicia (68'). David Barbona could not find the target for Defensa y Justicia (76').

Soon after, Juan Gutiérrez picked out Leandro Miguel Fernandez, who scored for Defensa y Justicia (79').

Substitutions: Vélez Sarsfield 4, Defensa y Justicia 5.

Vélez Sarsfield controlled 53.9% of possession. Vélez Sarsfield had 10 shots with 3 on target, while Defensa y Justicia had 20 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Vélez Sarsfield 5, Defensa y Justicia 2. Corners: Vélez Sarsfield 6, Defensa y Justicia 9.

Vélez Sarsfield completed the most passes, 421 in total at 70.5% accuracy. The referee produced 7 yellow cards.