Franco Jara was the star of the show as he propelled Belgrano to a resounding victory against Newell’s, scoring two goals that marked the difference in their 3-1 triumph in the Copa Argentina quarterfinals. Jara’s goals came at pivotal moments, first finding the net in the 22nd minute and then again in the 31st minute of the second half. Belgrano’s other goal came from Lisandro López in the 50th minute, which solidified their lead. Meanwhile, Newell’s got on the scoreboard early with a goal from Carlos González in the 8th minute.
Jara’s performance was exceptional, highlighted by his two goals and six shots on target, earning him the title of the match’s standout player. Not far behind was Lisandro López, who not only contributed defensively by clearing eight dangerous balls but also helped his team offensively with his own goal.
Newell’s, guided by coach Cristian Fabbiani, set up in a classic 4-4-2 formation featuring Juan Espínola in goal and a backline of Alejo Montero, Luciano Lollo, Víctor Cuesta, and Alejo Tabares. The midfield saw the likes of Ever Banega, Martín Fernández, Luca Regiardo, and Gonzalo Maroni, while Carlos González and Darío Benedetto led the attack.
Belgrano, under Ricardo Zielinski, mirrored this formation with Thiago Cardozo in goal, supported by defenders Leonardo Morales, Alexis Maldonado, Lisandro López, and Adrián Spörle. Their midfield comprised Gabriel Compagnucci, Santiago Longo, Francisco González Metilli, and Lucas Zelarayán, with Franco Jara and Nicolás Fernández as forwards.
The match, officiated by referee Leandro Rey Hilfer, took place at the Estadio Único de Villa Mercedes and ended with Belgrano securing their spot in the semifinals of the competition.
Substitutions for Newell’s
36’ 1T – Martín Fernández came off for Fabián Noguera
54’ 2T – Luca Regiardo for Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Gonzalo Maroni for Josué Colmán, and Luciano Lollo for Giovani Chiaverano
68’ 2T – Alejo Tabares for Facundo Guch
Yellow Cards for Newell’s:
37’ 1T – Luciano Lollo (Unsporting behavior)
0’ 2T – Luca Regiardo (Unsporting behavior)
19’ 2T – Jerónimo Gómez Mattar (Unsporting behavior)
42’ 2T – Alejo Montero (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Belgrano
71’ 2T – Nicolás Fernández off for Julián Mavilla
80’ 2T – Leonardo Morales off for Elías López and Franco Jara off for Gonzalo Zelarayán
88’ 2T – Lucas Zelarayán off for Bryan Reyna
Yellow Card for Belgrano:
18’ 2T – Francisco González Metilli (Unsporting behavior)