Newell’s Old Boys beat Sarmiento Junín in an intense match
Rosario, Argentina. In a vibrant and fast-paced encounter, Newell’s Old Boys defeated Sarmiento Junín 2-1 on matchday 19 of the second phase of the Argentine Professional League.
The match started with an intense rhythm, with both teams looking to control the game. The first half was marked by the expulsion of a Sarmiento Junín player, who received a red card at the end of the first half, after accumulating two yellow cards.
The first goal came in the 22nd minute when Ignacio Morales scored for Sarmiento Junín, taking advantage of an assist from Nicolás Gaitán. However, Newell’s Old Boys did not flinch and found the equalizer in the 30th minute, with a goal by Marcos Silvetti, who received an assist from Mauro Miljevic.
In the second half, both teams made several changes, looking to refresh their ranks and gain an advantage. Finally, Newell’s Old Boys secured victory with an own goal by a Sarmiento Junín player, who deflected a cross into his own net.
The match statistics reflect the intensity of the encounter, with Newell’s Old Boys dominating possession of the ball (60%) and generating more scoring opportunities (14 shots, 2 on goal). Sarmiento Junín, for their part, was more aggressive on defense, making 20 fouls, but ended up paying dearly for their lack of control.
The victory allows Newell’s Old Boys to add three important points in the fight for the top positions in the standings. While Sarmiento Junín, with a defeat and an expulsion, will have to work hard to regain ground in the coming days.
Substitutions newells old boys: at minute 4 L. Vangioni came in and B. Calderara went out., at minute 46 M. Jaime came in and F. Cardozo went out., at minute 78 G. Chiaverano came in and M. Silvetti went out., at minute 78 A. Juarez came in and J. Garcia went out., at minute 86 V. Acuna came in and M. Miljevic went out.
Substitutions sarmiento junin: at minute 67 Y. Arismendi came in and G. Diaz went out., at minute 67 T. Guiacobini came in and M. Garcia went out., at minute 72 G. Gudino came in and J. Gho went out., at minute 72 G. Hauche came in and V. Burgoa went out., at minute 77 L. Lopez came in and I. Morales went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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