The Defensa y Justicia team defeated Racing de Córdoba with a score of 3-1 in an exciting match corresponding to the 32nd round of the Copa Argentina. The match took place at the Estadio Único de San Nicolás, where the goals for the "Halcón" team were scored by Kevin Balanta, Francisco González, and the Chilean César Pérez. The player Valentín Perales scored a consolation goal for the Córdoba team.
In the first half, Balanta opened the scoring in the 18th minute, followed by González in the 39th minute. In the second half, Pérez extended the lead for Defensa y Justicia. Despite Racing's effort, which scored a goal through Perales, they could not change the course of the match and were eliminated.
With this victory, the Varela team advances to the round of 16, where they will face the winner of the match between Newell's Old Boys and Kimberley from Mar del Plata. Regarding the Apertura Tournament, the team led by Pablo De Muner will play against Belgrano, while Racing will face Alvarado in the second division of Argentine football.
The match was characterized by being even, with opportunities for both teams. Balanta opened the scoring by heading in a cross, followed by González's goal just before the end of the first half. Pérez extended the lead with a stunning volley in the second half. Despite Perales' consolation goal, Racing could not equalize the score and was eliminated from the competition.
