Buenos Aires, Argentina, ECU — Defensa y Justicia were unable to hold onto their lead at Norberto Tomaghello, as Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) leveled late to claim a share of the spoils in Argentine Liga Profesional play.
The hosts broke the deadlock in the 58th minute when Elías Pereyra found the net to put Defensa y Justicia in front. The lead held for twenty minutes before Michael Santos struck in the 78th minute to restore parity for the visitors and deny the home side all three points.
GOALS:- 58' Elías Pereyra - Defensa y Justicia- 78' Michael Santos - Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero)
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Defensa y Justicia: Elías Pereyra - Opened the scoring with the hosts' lone goal- Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero): Michael Santos - Equalizer secured a point for the visitors
KEY STAT: Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) scored their equalizer just 20 minutes after falling behind, preventing Defensa y Justicia from converting their lead into a victory at home.