Gutiérrez Stuns Talleres as Defensa Y Justicia Win 2-1

Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura Drama Unfolds

Defensa y Justicia broke Talleres Cordoba hearts with a late, devastating 2-1 victory in Matchday 14 of the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura. The Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes fell silent as Juan Manuel Gutiérrez’s 88th-minute strike snatched three points from a match that seemed destined to end honors even.

Talleres Cordoba Strike First

The home fans erupted in the 32nd minute when Agustín Álvarez Martínez pounced to give Talleres the lead, slotting home after a period of sustained pressure. The Cordoba outfit dominated the opening exchanges, their 20 total shots (7 on target) reflecting their attacking intent. Roman Riquelme’s yellow card just before halftime offered Defensa a glimmer of hope – one they’d ruthlessly exploit.

Defensa Y Justicia Fight Back

Just two minutes after the restart, Leandro Fernández leveled with a clinical finish, assisted by Gutiérrez. The visitors grew into the game, their 51% possession and disciplined defending frustrating Talleres.

The match turned into a tactical battle, with both sides making multiple substitutions. But just as the game seemed headed for a draw, Gutiérrez wrote himself into Defensa folklore. In the 88th minute, Valentín Pucheta Loza’s incisive pass found the midfielder, who coolly slotted past Unsain to spark wild celebrations. Talleres’ misery was compounded by Alexandro Maidana’s injury-time yellow card.

What This Result Means

For Defensa y Justicia, this was a statement win – overcoming adversity away from home to stay in the hunt. Talleres will rue missed opportunities, their 0.85 xG underlining wastefulness. The Clausura race remains wide open, but Defensa’s belief is now unshakable.