In a closely contested match in the new season of the Argentine Primera Division, Newell’s Old Boys emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Defensa y Justicia. The game’s only goal came from Armando Méndez, who capitalized on a defensive error to score in the 80th minute. Newell’s had few scoring opportunities but managed to make the most of them, particularly after strategic second-half substitutions by their coach, Mauricio Larriera.
Defensa y Justicia, on the other hand, struggled throughout the match, especially after early injuries hampered their performance. Despite their efforts, they were unable to equalize. This result leaves Defensa y Justicia winless in the league and puts pressure on their new coach, Francisco Meneghini, to turn things around. The victory allows Newell’s to climb the league standings, bringing relief to Larriera and his team as they aim for consistency in a campaign which has seen them win 6 points from 9 so far.
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