In a spectacular display at home, Talleres celebrated a thrilling 2-1 victory against Newell’s in the opening match of the Apertura season. The hosts dominated the game, establishing a comfortable 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Ronaldo Martínez and Valentín Depietri. Martínez scored with a brilliant header early in the second half at the 58th minute, followed by a well-executed strike by Depietri just before the end of the match at the 40th minute.
Newell’s fought back with a goal from Walter Núñez in stoppage time at the 90th minute, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
Ronaldo Martínez drew applause for his outstanding performance, scoring one goal and taking three shots during the match. Depietri also proved to be pivotal with his goal that solidified the team’s lead.
Talleres’ coach, Carlos Tévez, implemented a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Guido Herrera in goal; a defensive line consisting of Augusto Schott, Matías Catalán, José Luis Palomino, and Gabriel Báez; a midfield comprising Ulises Ortegoza, Matías Galarza, and Matías Gómez; and an attacking phase led by Giovanni Baroni, Ronaldo Martínez, and Rick Lima Morais.
On the other hand, the Newell’s side, managed by Sergio Gómez, adopted a 5-4-1 formation, with Gabriel Arias guarding the net; a defense featuring Armando Méndez, Bruno Cabrera, Saúl Salcedo, Oscar Salomón, and Martín Luciano; a midfield made up of Luca Regiardo, Valentino Acuña, Luciano Herrera, and Facundo Guch; and Michael Hoyos as the lone forward.
The match was officiated by Luis Lobo Medina.
In their next fixture, Talleres will host Platense, while Newell’s plays at home against Independiente.
Substitutions for Talleres
53’ 2T – Matías Gómez out for Juan Sforza
74’ 2T – Ronaldo Martínez out for Valentín Depietri
Yellow Card for Talleres:
25’ 2T – Ulises Ortegoza
Substitutions for Newell’s
64’ 2T – Michael Hoyos out for Matías Cóccaro, Luca Regiardo out for Rodrigo Herrera, Giovanni Baroni out for Bruno Barticciotto
73’ 2T – Martín Luciano out for Jerónimo Russo
79’ 2T – Facundo Guch out for Franco García
Yellow Cards for Newell’s:
11’ 2T – Bruno Cabrera
Red Card for Newell’s:
15’ 2T – Bruno Cabrera (second yellow)