FLORENCIO VARELA, Argentina (Interstat) — Indep Rivadavia opened its Primera Nacional campaign with a 2-0 road victory over Defensa y Justicia on Monday. The visiting side defied pregame projections, securing the win with goals from substitutes Matías Fernández in the 14th minute and Sheyko Studer in the 69th. Fernández also recorded an assist on Studer’s goal. The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored the home team at Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello. The loss marks a disappointing start to the season for Defensa y Justicia.