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Aldosivi Loss to Defensa y Justicia Leaves Them in Relegation Zone

Yonathan Cabral’s VAR-reviewed dismissal shifted momentum resulting in two decisive second-half strikes by Defensa y Justicia

Overview

  • Yonathan Cabral was sent off by referee Pablo Dóvalo after a VAR review in the first half at the Norberto Tito Tomaghello stadium
  • Rafael Delgado opened the scoring in the 21st minute of the second half with a powerful right-footed finish from a set piece
  • Juan Miritiello doubled the lead in the 30th minute by converting a rebound off goalkeeper Jorge Carranza
  • The defeat left Aldosivi in the relegation zone after two matchdays of the Torneo Clausura, highlighting the risk posed by Argentina’s multi-season average system
  • Aldosivi now faces urgent pressure to secure positive results in upcoming fixtures to climb out of relegation danger