Argentinos Juniors triumphed with a score of 3-1 against Newell’s in a gripping showdown held on Friday during the 13th round of the Clausura. Luciano Herrera opened the scoring for Newell’s with a well-placed shot just 8 minutes into the first half. However, the game shifted dramatically as Diego Porcel showcased his striking prowess by scoring two goals in quick succession at the 20th and 24th minutes. Gabriel Florentín added a third goal for the home side just before halftime, finding the net at the 43rd minute after a cleverly orchestrated play.
Diego Porcel was undoubtedly the star of the match, netting twice and registering four shots on target while completing 17 successful passes. Florentín also shone, contributing a goal alongside 17 accurate passes, two interceptions, and two shots at goal.
Coach Nicolás Diez deployed a 4-3-3 formation for Argentinos, featuring Sergio Romero in goal, with Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Erik Godoy, and Sebastián Prieto forming the defensive line. The midfield comprised Alan Lescano, Lucas Gómez, and Gabriel Florentín, while the attack was led by Hernán López Muñoz, Tomás Molina, and Diego Porcel.
On the other hand, Cristian Fabbiani’s Newell’s lined up in a 4-4-2 setup, with Juan Espínola guarding the net. The defensive quartet included Alejo Montero, Saúl Salcedo, Víctor Cuesta, and Martín Luciano, while the midfield was manned by Martín Fernández, Luca Regiardo, Facundo Guch, and Gonzalo Maroni, complemented by forwards Luciano Herrera and Carlos González.
Referee Felipe Viola officiated the match, which was significant for both sides. With this victory, Argentinos Juniors will look to build momentum as they prepare to face Barracas Central in their next outing, while Newell’s will seek to bounce back in their upcoming home match against Unión at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium.
Substitutions for Argentinos Juniors
48’ 2H – Gabriel Florentín off for Román Riquelme
65’ 2H – Diego Porcel off for Ismael Sosa and Hernán López Muñoz off for Emiliano Viveros
66’ 2H – Sebastián Prieto off for Claudio Bravo and Martín Luciano off for Luca Sosa
78’ 2H – Tomás Molina off for Rubén Betancourt
Yellow Cards for Argentinos Juniors:
33’ 1H – Sebastián Prieto (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
42’ 2H – Alan Lescano
Substitutions for Newell’s:
45’ 2H – Gonzalo Maroni off for Darío Benedetto, Facundo Guch off for Franco Orozco, and Luca Regiardo off for Ever Banega
83’ 2H – Luciano Herrera off for Gaspar Iñiguez
Yellow Cards for Newell’s:
18’ 1H – Luca Regiardo, 37’ 1H – Luciano Herrera (Insulting or disapproving towards the referee), 39’ 1H – Saúl Salcedo, 4’ 2H – Cristian Fabbiani (Insulting or disapproving towards the referee), 40’ 2H – Franco Orozco and 41’ 2H – Martín Fernández
Red Card for Newell’s:
35’ 2H – Ever Banega (Direct red)