Palmeiras edged out Defensa y Justicia in a close win on Wednesday, 1x2, in a match relating of the Recopa Sudamericana. Both Sebastián Beccacece's team and Abel Ferreira's team held their first game in the competition.
The first goal was scored by Rony after 16 minutes, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box.
In the 58th minute, Braian Romero fired home for Defensa y Justicia, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area. Gustavo Scarpa scored the winning goal with 75 minutes on the clock from a direct free kick.
In the next fixture, Palmeiras will host Defensa y Justicia.
Defensa y Justicia | Palmeiras | |||
7 | 4 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
7 | 3 | Shots on target | 2 | 8 |
8 | 4 | Total Tackles | 6 | 7 |
4 | Tackles Won | 4 | ||
8 | 3 | Ball steals | 5 | 7 |
7 | 68 | Total Passes | 49 | 8 |
7 | 62 | Passes Completed | 43 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Saves | 3 | 7 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 8 |