In the clash corresponding to the 12th round of the Apertura, Newell’s emerged victorious over Gimnasia (Mendoza) with a score of 1-0. The only goal of the match came from Walter Mazzantti, who found the net during the 85th minute after receiving an assist from Jerónimo Russo.
Despite several chances, including a shot from Bruno Cabrera that hit the post in the 79th minute, Newell’s had to wait until the closing moments to celebrate their win.
Earlier in the match, at the 33rd minute of the first half, Jerónimo Russo thrilled the home crowd with an impressive nutmeg on Esteban Fernández.
Frank Kudelka lined up Newell’s in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Williams Barlasina as the goalkeeper; Armando Méndez, Bruno Cabrera, Nicolás Goitea, and Jerónimo Russo in defense; Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Luca Regiardo, and Facundo Guch in midfield; and Walter Mazzantti, Matías Cóccaro, and Walter Nuñez as forwards.
On the other side, Ariel Broggi’s Gimnasia (Mendoza) took the field in a 4-4-2 setup, with César Rigamonti guarding the net; Luciano Paredes, Diego Mondino, Lautaro Carrera, and Franco Saavedra in the backline; Fermín Antonini, Esteban Fernández, Nicolás Linares, and Facundo Lencioni controlling the midfield; and Santiago Rodríguez and Agustín Módica up front.
The referee for this encounter held at the Coloso del Parque was Sebastián Zunino.
Looking ahead, Newell’s will travel to face Central Córdoba (SE) while Gimnasia (Mendoza) is set to host Vélez.
Substitutions for Newell’s
68’ 2T – Facundo Guch out for David Sotelo, Matías Cóccaro out for Luciano Herrera, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar out for Michael Hoyos.
80’ 2T – Bruno Cabrera out for Oscar Salomón.
89’ 2T – Walter Nuñez out for Martín Luciano.
Bookings for Newell’s:
20’ 1T Walter Nuñez (holding an opponent to impede progress), 48’ 2T Oscar Salomón (holding an opponent to impede progress), and 49’ 2T Armando Méndez (insulting or disapproving the referee).
Red Card for Newell’s:
49’ 2T Armando Méndez (direct red card).
Substitutions for Gimnasia (Mendoza)
45’ 2T – Luciano Paredes out for Ismael Cortez, Fermín Antonini out for Nahuel Barboza.
54’ 2T – Esteban Fernández out for Matías Recalde.
73’ 2T – Santiago Rodríguez out for Luciano Cingolani.
81’ 2T – Agustín Módica out for Brian Ferreyra.
Bookings for Gimnasia (Mendoza):
18’ 1T Esteban Fernández (unsporting behavior), 3’ 2T Ismael Cortez (holding an opponent to impede progress), 21’ 2T Matías Recalde (unsporting behavior), 36’ 2T Agustín Módica (delaying the game), 41’ 2T Franco Saavedra (holding an opponent to impede progress), and 51’ 2T Diego Mondino (insulting or disapproving the referee).