Defense and Justice 1-0 Emelec: summary and goals for Copa Sudamericana | VIDEO

The Argentine Defensa y Justicia qualified for the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana by defeating the Ecuadorian Emelec 1-0 (partial 0-0), in a match for the round of 16, played on Tuesday in La Plata (50 km to the south of Buenos Aires).

David Barbona (61) scored the goal that ensured the classification of the “Halcón” auriverde, which he celebrated in the two games against the Blues by winning the first game played in Guayaquil 2-1.

The victory of the ‘Halcón’ in the first game allowed the Argentine team to manage calmly, which could have been greater when Uvita Fernández stung enabled after a long ball from her goalkeeper, but finished off very demanding before the departure of Ortiz.

With high pressure, Defense had to mistreat Emelec for a while, and Ortiz almost paid, who took a clearance and was about to steal the ball from Togni centimeters from the goal. Halfway through the first half, the locals had a great chance with a free kick from left-footed Togni that hit the crossbar.

Somewhat slow and predictable, it was difficult for Emelec to arrive, and only after half an hour did he have an enormous opportunity, but Bologna stretched himself to the maximum to take a pumped shot from Carcelén from the right corner, by far the standout in the ‘Bombillo’.

Even with less intensity, Defensa continued its dominance in the second half, beyond the fact that Carcelén was once again close to the goal with a header that brushed the post.

The locals were always more incisive and warned with a shot from Malatini that hit the crossbar, and another free kick from Togni that again demanded Ortiz’s hands.

– Goal and quiet to the quarterfinals –

The Ecuadorian resistance fell shortly after fifteen minutes, in a classic Defense play, with triangulation in the left sector that led to the projection of Togni who sent the center back for the arrival of Barbona, who sent the ball directly into the net .

The goal began to tilt the series, although Emelec tried to reach the tie and tested Bologna with a shot from Bryan Angulo, and in the 90th minute he had one last chance when the admitted Dixon Vera escaped behind everyone, but the local goalkeeper avoided equality by closing the shooting angle.

Defensa y Justicia advanced to the round of the eight best in the South American Cup, and easily sentenced the duel against an Emelec who left a good part of his aspirations in Guayaquil and who was not enough with the effort and will he showed in retaliation to turn a key painted yellow and green.

Champion of the Copa Sudamericana in 2020, Defensa returns to decisive stages and awaits the winner of the series between Botafogo and Guaraní in the quarterfinals, with a partial advantage for the Brazilian team, which won 2-1 in the first leg.