Defensa y Justicia lose out to Palmeiras

Palmeiras overcame Defensa y Justicia in a close win on Tuesday, 1x2, on matchweek 3. In this competition, Sebastián Beccacece's team came from a win, and Abel Ferreira's team came from two wins. Rony was the main player.

The first-half ended without any goals.

With 47 minutes on the clock, Rony opened the scoring for Palmeiras, with a right-foot shot. After 56 minutes, Abel Ferreira's team extended their lead with a goal from forward with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box. Nicolas Tripichio netted the last goal in the 68th minute.

After the result Palmeiras are 1st in the table, with 15 points, while Defensa y Justicia sit 2nd place, with 9 points. Next up, Abel Ferreira's team will play away against Independiente del Valle. Meanwhile, Sebastián Beccacece's team visit Universitario.