Argentinos Juniors triumphed with a score of 3-1 over Newell’s during their recent match held on Friday, as part of the 13th round of the Clausura. Luciano Herrera opened the scoring for Newell’s in the 8th minute, but the home team responded quickly. Diego Porcel showcased his goal-scoring ability by netting two goals in quick succession in the 20th and 24th minutes. Gabriel Florentín added a third for Argentinos just before halftime, at the 43rd minute, following a well-crafted play.
Diego Porcel was the standout player of the match, contributing significantly with two goals, four shots on target, and making 17 accurate passes. Gabriel Florentín also played a key role, scoring one goal, completing 17 passes successfully, winning two tackles, and taking two shots at goal.
The head coach for Argentinos, Nicolás Diez, deployed a 4-3-3 formation with Sergio Romero as goalkeeper; Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Erik Godoy, and Sebastián Prieto forming the defense; Alan Lescano, Lucas Gómez, and Gabriel Florentín in midfield; and Hernán López Muñoz, Tomás Molina, and Diego Porcel leading the attack.
Newell’s, under the guidance of Cristian Fabbiani, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Juan Espínola in goal; Alejo Montero, Saúl Salcedo, Víctor Cuesta, and Martín Luciano in defense; Martín Fernández, Luca Regiardo, Facundo Guch, and Gonzalo Maroni in midfield; and Luciano Herrera and Carlos González up front. The match was officiated by referee Felipe Viola.
Looking ahead, Argentinos Juniors will visit Barracas Central in the next round, while Newell’s will return home to face Unión at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium.
Substitutions for Argentinos Juniors
48’ 2T – Gabriel Florentín out for Román Riquelme
65’ 2T – Diego Porcel out for Ismael Sosa and Hernán López Muñoz out for Emiliano Viveros
66’ 2T – Sebastián Prieto out for Claudio Bravo and Martín Luciano out for Luca Sosa
78’ 2T – Tomás Molina out for Rubén Betancourt
Yellow cards for Argentinos Juniors:
33’ 1T – Sebastián Prieto (Holding the opponent to impede progress)
42’ 2T – Alan Lescano
Substitutions for Newell’s
45’ 2T – Gonzalo Maroni out for Darío Benedetto, Facundo Guch out for Franco Orozco, and Luca Regiardo out for Ever Banega
83’ 2T – Luciano Herrera out for Gaspar Iñiguez
Yellow cards for Newell’s:
18’ 1T – Luca Regiardo
37’ 1T – Luciano Herrera (Insulting or disapproving the referee)
39’ 1T – Saúl Salcedo
4’ 2T – Cristian Fabbiani (Insulting or disapproving the referee)
40’ 2T – Franco Orozco and 41’ 2T – Martín Fernández
Red card for Newell’s:
35’ 2T – Ever Banega (Direct red)