In a match held on Monday at the Guillermo Laza Stadium, Newell’s and Dep. Riestra battled to a 1-1 draw, leaving both teams with a shared point in this competitive fixture.
The first half saw Dep. Riestra seize an early advantage, with Nicolás Benegas scoring the opening goal in the 34th minute. However, Newell’s fought back and equalized through a penalty converted by Juan Ignacio Ramírez in the 42nd minute of the second half.
Despite Dep. Riestra registering a total of 18 shots during the match, they could not secure the win against a resolute Newell’s defense.
Juan Ignacio Ramírez shone as the standout player of the match, netting a crucial goal and attempting three shots on target for Newell’s. Nicolás Benegas was equally impactful for Dep. Riestra, contributing with one goal and six shots directed towards the goal.
The tactical setup from Dep. Riestra’s coach, Gustavo Benítez, utilized a 5-3-2 formation with Ignacio Arce in goal; the defense comprised Nicolás Sansotre, Facundo Miño, Cristian Paz, Rodrigo Gallo, and Pedro Ramírez; while Jonatan Goitía, Pablo Monje, and Antony Alonso took charge of the midfield, with Nicolás Benegas and Jonathan Herrera leading the attack.
In contrast, Newell’s coach Favio Orsi opted for a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Gabriel Arias as the goalkeeper; a defense consisting of Armando Méndez, Saúl Salcedo, Oscar Salomón, and Jherson Mosquera; while Marcelo Esponda, Rodrigo Herrera, and Facundo Guch controlled the midfield; and Michael Hoyos, Matías Cóccaro, and Luciano Herrera formed the forward line.
The match was officiated by Luis Lobo Medina. Looking ahead, Dep. Riestra will host Huracán in their next match, while Newell’s will travel to Banfield for their upcoming game at the Florencio Sola Stadium.
Substitutions for Dep. Riestra
75’ 2T – Jonatan Goitía substituted for Matías García and Jonathan Herrera for Gabriel Obredor. 76’ 2T – Rodrigo Gallo was replaced by Juan Cruz Randazzo.
Yellow Cards for Dep. Riestra:
42’ 1T Rodrigo Gallo, 18’ 2T Facundo Miño (Unsporting behavior), and 41’ 2T Matías García (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Newell’s
29’ 1T – Matías Cóccaro was substituted by Juan Ignacio Ramírez. 45’ 2T – Facundo Guch replaced by Walter Nuñez and Oscar Salomón by Nicolás Goitea. 73’ 2T – Luciano Herrera was replaced by Franco Orozco. 80’ 2T – Marcelo Esponda was substituted by David Sotelo.
Yellow Cards for Newell’s:
24’ 1T Saúl Salcedo (Holding opponent to prevent advance), 32’ 1T Oscar Salomón, and 48’ 2T Gabriel Arias (Delay of game).