ROSARIO. Newell’s Old Boys snatched a late win Independiente 1-0 after R. A. scored just 1 goal (90′). Independiente lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (57%).
Newell’s Old Boys remained in 10 people after M. Campagnaro received a double yellow card in the 72′. Anyway, Newell’s Old Boys still succeeded in win this encounter competing only with 10 players.
The match was played at the Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa stadium in Rosario on Sunday and it started at 9:00 pm local time. The referee was Fernando Espinoza who was helped by Facundo Rodríguez and Adrián Del Barba. The 4th official was Jorge Nelson Sosa. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 23 degrees Celsius or 73.31 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 73%.
Match Statistics
- 43 Ball Possession 57
Shots
- 6 Total 11
- 2 On Target 2
- 4 Off Target 9
- 1 Shots blocked 3
- 102 Attack 144
- 58 Dangerous attack 80
- 88 Ball safe 112
- 0 Penalties 0
- 1 Corners 4
Fouls
- 17 Total 9
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 1 Double Yellow 0
- 1 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Independiente had a superior ball possession 57% while Newell’s Old Boys was struggling with a 43% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Independiente was more aggressive with 80 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 2 were on target. Nonetheless, Newell’s Old Boys was capable to find the solution to win this encounter.
Newell’s Old Boys shot 6 times, 2 on target, 4 off target. On the other side, Independiente shot 11 times, 2 on target, 9 off target.
Cards
Newell’s Old Boys received 1 yellow card (M. Campagnaro). On the other side, Independiente received 1 yellow card (J. Insaurralde).
M. Campagnaro (Newell’s Old Boys) was sent off after receiving a second yellow card (72′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Newell’s Old Boys will have 20 points like San Lorenzo and Aldosivi to move up in the 20th place. On the other side, Independiente will stay with 28 points like Huracán and Gimnasia La Plata to move up in the 10th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Superliga, Newell’s Old Boys will host Unión Santa Fe on the 8th of November with a 2-1 head to head statistic in favor of Newell’s Old Boys (3 draws).
Independiente will host Arsenal de Sarandi on the 6th of November with a 4-1 head to head stats in favor of Independiente (2 draws).
Newell’s Old Boys – Formation
Newell\'s Old Boys
72'
68'
90'
Newell’s Old Boys adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Adrián Blas Taffarel decided to play with the following team: Ramiro Macagno , Tomás Jacob , Diego Calcaterra , Joseph Canale , Marco Campagnaro , Pablo Pérez , Jerónimo Cacciabue , Valentín Benítez , Nicolás Castro , Maximiliano Comba and Ignacio Scocco .
The home team had on the bench: Facundo Mansilla, Alan Aguerre, Mariano Bittolo , Justo Giani, Fernando Belluschi, Juan Garro , Julián Fernández, Roman Bravo , Gabriel Compagnucci, Milton Leyendeker, Francisco González and Maxi Rodríguez .
Substitutions
Newell’s Old Boys made 5 changes: P. Perez for R. A. Bravo (59′), M. Comba for F. Gonzalez (68′), V. Benitez for J. Garro (68′), N. Castro for M. Rodriguez (79′) and I. Scocco for M. Bittolo (79′).
Best player: Joseph Canale
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Newell’s Old Boys was Joseph Canale even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.
His rating is with 46 passes (67% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 3 duels out of 5.
Independiente – Formation
Independiente
90'
Also Independiente adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Regarding the opposition, Julio César Falcioni played with: Sebastián Sosa , Fabricio Bustos , Sergio Barreto , Juan Manuel Insaurralde , Thomas Ortega , Carlos Benavídez , Lucas Romero , Andrés Roa , Alan Soñora , Alan Velasco and Silvio Romero .
They had on the bench: Jonathan Herrera , Juan Zarza, Rodrigo Márquez, Tomás Pozzo , Gastón Togni , Ángel Sayago, Patricio Ostachuk, Braian Martínez , Milton Álvarez, Joaquín Laso, Ezequiel Munoz and Gonzalo Asis.
Substitutions
Independiente made 4 changes: A. Sonora for T. A. Pozzo (67′), A. Roa for B. Martinez (67′), C. Benavidez for G. Togni (83′) and T. Ortega for J. Herrera (88′).
Best player: Sergio Barreto
The most impressive player for Independiente was Sergio Barreto.
His rating is with 54 passes (87% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 7 duels out of 8.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Superliga.
- Unión Santa Fe – Rosario Central – 3-1
- Estudiantes – River Plate – 1-1
- San Lorenzo – Godoy Cruz – 1-0
- Newell’s Old Boys – Independiente – 1-0
