In a matchup for the 14th round held at the Coloso del Parque, neither Newell’s nor San Lorenzo could break the deadlock, resulting in a scoreless draw.
Facundo Guch was the standout player of the match, showcasing his skills with 31 successful passes, recovering three balls, and attempting two shots on goal for Newell’s.
Manuel Insaurralde also put in a solid performance for San Lorenzo, completing 63 successful passes throughout the match.
Newell’s coach, Frank Kudelka, fielded a 4-3-3 formation with Josué Reinatti in goal; Armando Méndez, Saúl Salcedo, Oscar Salomón, and Jerónimo Russo in defense; and Rodrigo Herrera, Luca Regiardo, and Facundo Guch in midfield, while Walter Mazzantti, Matías Cóccaro, and Franco García led the attack.
On the other hand, San Lorenzo’s lineup, managed by Gustavo Álvarez, used a 3-6-1 formation with Orlando Gill as the goalkeeper; Ezequiel Herrera, Jhohan Romaña, and Lautaro Montenegro in defense; a midfield comprising Gregorio Rodríguez, Manuel Insaurralde, Gonzalo Abrego, Mathías De Ritis, Alexis Cuello, and Nahuel Barrios; and Rodrigo Auzmendi as the lone striker.
The referee officiating the match was Sebastián Martínez.
In the next round, Newell’s will visit Unión, while San Lorenzo will host Vélez.
Substitutions for Newell’s
22’ 1H – Matías Cóccaro was substituted for Francisco Scarpeccio
45’ 2H – Franco García made way for Walter Nuñez, Rodrigo Auzmendi was replaced by Luciano Vietto, and Mathías De Ritis substituted for Teo Rodríguez Pagano
61’ 2H – Rodrigo Herrera was taken off for Jerónimo Gómez Mattar
75’ 2H – Armando Méndez was replaced by Martín Ortega, and Facundo Guch came off for Luciano Herrera
Yellow Cards for Newell’s:
9’ 2H Luca Regiardo (Unsporting behavior), 26’ 2H Armando Méndez (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
Substitutions for San Lorenzo
56’ 2H – Nahuel Barrios was substituted for Matías Reali
65’ 2H – Gregorio Rodríguez was replaced by Fabricio López
86’ 2H – Gonzalo Abrego came off for Facundo Gulli
Yellow Cards for San Lorenzo:
34’ 1H Mathías De Ritis (Unsporting behavior), 25’ 2H Matías Reali (Unsporting behavior), 31’ 2H Ezequiel Herrera (Unsporting behavior), 43’ 2H Luciano Vietto (Unsporting behavior)