No one managed to take clear advantage in the match held at Estadio El Coloso del Parque, resulting in a 1-1 stalemate between La Lepra and El Rojo on matchday 2 of the Apertura.
Gabriel Ávalos opened the scoring for Independiente at the 33rd minute of the first half. However, in a spectacular turn of events, Michael Hoyos equalized for Newell’s in the 43rd minute of the second half.
Hoyos’ outstanding moment came when he scored with a brilliant header into the right post of the opponent’s net, assisted by Walter Nuñez.
Due to his performance, Michael Hoyos was awarded the title of best player of the match, contributing not only with the crucial goal but also completing 6 successful passes.
Another key player was Gabriel Ávalos, who, aside from scoring for Independiente, took 2 shots on target and delivered 10 accurate passes.
Newell’s manager, Favio Orsi, opted for a 4-4-2 formation featuring Gabriel Arias in goal; Armando Méndez, Saúl Salcedo, Nicolás Goitea, and Martín Luciano in defense; Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Rodrigo Herrera, Valentino Acuña, and Facundo Guch in midfield; with Matías Cóccaro and Luciano Herrera leading the attack.
On the other hand, Independiente, managed by Gustavo Quinteros, set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Rodrigo Rey between the posts; Leonardo Godoy, Kevin Lomónaco, Juan Manuel Fedorco, and Facundo Zabala in defense; Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés, Lautaro Millán, and Ignacio Malcorra in midfield; and Walter Mazzantti, Gabriel Ávalos, and Matías Abaldo up front.
The match at Estadio El Coloso del Parque was officiated by referee Daniel Zamora.
In the next round, Newell’s will face Boca Juniors away, while Independiente will host Vélez.
Substitutions for Newell’s
45’ 2T – Martín Luciano out for Jerónimo Russo and Valentino Acuña out for Walter Nuñez
62’ 2T – Luciano Herrera out for Michael Hoyos and Facundo Guch out for Franco García
79’ 2T – Rodrigo Herrera out for David Sotelo
Booked Players for Newell’s:
44’ 1T Martín Luciano and 12’ 2T Matías Cóccaro
Substitutions for Independiente
65’ 2T – Walter Mazzantti out for Mateo Pérez Curci and Lautaro Millán out for Diego Tarzia
83’ 2T – Matías Abaldo out for Iván Marcone and Ignacio Malcorra out for Ignacio Pussetto
Booked Players for Independiente:
15’ 1T Kevin Lomónaco, 38’ 1T Lautaro Millán, 5’ 2T Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés, and 36’ 2T Ignacio Malcorra