“Mergim Bajrami receives a yellow card for arguing with the referee as tensions begin to rise”
“Walter Mazzantti strikes again with a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard area to seal the victory”
Pivotal
Newell's Old Boys
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Newell's Old Boys secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza in a match that showcased defensive resilience and clinical finishing from the Rosario-based side. Walter Mazzantti proved to be the hero with two crucial interventions - an early goal in the 10th minute and the decisive winner five minutes from time. The match was characterized by physical play throughout, with 11 yellow cards and a late red card for Armando Méndez highlighting the intensity. Old Boys' ability to weather sustained pressure in the second half and strike at the crucial moment demonstrates their experience in tight contests, moving them up to 8th position in the Liga Profesional standings.
How entertaining was this match?
Luciano Cingolani from Gimnasia Mendoza is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.
Luciano Cingolani from Gimnasia Mendoza earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The attempt is thwarted. Nahuel Barboza from Gimnasia Mendoza tries a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Gimnasia Mendoza after a deflection off Williams Barlasina.
Old Boys received assistance from Matías Recalde.
Luciano Cingolani from Gimnasia Mendoza earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Luciano Cingolani from Gimnasia Mendoza earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
Shot on goal denied. Luciano Cingolani from Gimnasia Mendoza takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but the effort is stopped at the center of the goal. Nahuel Barboza provided the assist.
Facundo Lencioni from Gimnasia Mendoza earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Franco Saavedra from Gimnasia Mendoza receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
s Old Boys is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Old Boys is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
assist: Jeronimo Russo
S Old Boys - a left-footed attempt from the right side of the six-yard area.
Substitution for Gimnasia Mendoza: Nicolás Ferreyra comes on to take the place of Agustín Módica.
Agustín MódicaYellow CardAgustín Módica from Gimnasia Mendoza receives a yellow card.
Old Boys makes a substitution as Oscar Salomón comes on to replace Bruno Cabrera.
s Old Boys. The goal was allowed by César Rigamonti.
Old Boys - a right-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area is stopped by the goalkeeper.
Missed opportunity! Ismael Cortéz from Gimnasia Mendoza had a header from the middle of the box after a quick counterattack.
Substitution for Gimnasia Mendoza: Luciano Cingolani comes on to replace Santiago Rodríguez, who has been injured.
The pause has ended, and they're set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Santiago Rodríguez from Gimnasia Mendoza.
Franco Saavedra from Gimnasia Mendoza is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Franco Saavedra from Gimnasia Mendoza earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Michael Hoyos comes on to replace Jerónimo Gómez Mattar for Old Boys.
Luciano Herrera comes on to replace Matías Cóccaro for Old Boys.
Sotelo comes on for Guch as Old Boys make a substitution.
Matías RecaldeYellow CardMatías Recalde from Gimnasia Mendoza receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Old Boys is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
Franco Saavedra commits a foul for Gimnasia Mendoza.
Offside call against Gimnasia Mendoza. Santiago Rodríguez has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Old Boys has been awarded a free kick in their own half.
Santiago Rodríguez commits a foul for Gimnasia Mendoza.
Lautaro Carrera from Gimnasia Mendoza is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Old Boys strikes the crossbar with a left-footed effort from outside the penalty area.
Substitution for Gimnasia Mendoza: Matías Recalde comes on to take the place of Esteban Fernández.
Old Boys earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Old Boys earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Old Boys - A right-footed attempt from the center of the penalty area goes wide to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Walter Núñez.
In a thrilling moment, Old Boys took a shot from the center of the box with the right foot, but César Rigamonti made a solid save right in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by a cross from Armando Méndez of Gimnasia Mendoza.
s Old Boys is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Old Boys is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Franco Saavedra from Gimnasia Mendoza commits a foul.
Ismael CortezYellow CardIsmael Cortéz from Gimnasia Mendoza receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Old Boys has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Ismael Cortéz from Gimnasia Mendoza commits a foul.
s Old Boys is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Old Boys is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Nicolás Linares from Gimnasia Mendoza committed a foul.
S Old Boys attempted a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Jerónimo Russo.
A player from Old Boys takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's intercepted and blocked.
S Old Boys - a left-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area is deflected away.
Old Boys have allowed a goal, with Nicolás Linares being the one responsible for the concession.
Substitution for Gimnasia Mendoza: Ismael Cortéz comes on to take the place of Luciano Paredes.
The score is currently 0-0 between s Old Boys and Gimnasia Mendoza.
The score is currently 0-0 between s Old Boys and Gimnasia Mendoza.
Missed opportunity! Santiago Rodríguez from Gimnasia Mendoza took a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it sailed high and to the right. The chance was set up by Facundo Lencioni during a quick counterattack.
Old Boys earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Old Boys has been awarded a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Luciano Paredes commits a foul for Gimnasia Mendoza.
Luciano Paredes commits a foul for Gimnasia Mendoza.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be six minutes of stoppage time.
A shot attempt was thwarted. Santiago Rodríguez from Gimnasia Mendoza tried a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Facundo Lencioni.
s Old Boys. The goal was allowed by César Rigamonti.
In a match featuring Old Boys, a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area was stopped in the bottom left corner by goalkeeper César Rigamonti, following an assist from Jerónimo Russo of Gimnasia Mendoza.
Missed opportunity! Santiago Rodríguez from Gimnasia Mendoza took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area after a quick counterattack.
Old Boys have allowed a goal, with Lautaro Carrera being the one responsible for the concession.
The shot is deflected. Fermín Antonini from Gimnasia Mendoza tries a right-footed effort from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. He received assistance from Facundo Lencioni.
Old Boys - A left-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area goes over the bar. The chance was set up by Matías Cóccaro, who provided a header.
Offside call against Gimnasia Mendoza. Santiago Rodríguez has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Franco Saavedra from Gimnasia Mendoza earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Old Boys - a powerful right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area sails high and to the right, missing the target after a quick counterattack.
Corner kick awarded to Gimnasia Mendoza after a deflection off Bruno Cabrera.
Santiago Rodríguez from Gimnasia Mendoza tries a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. He received assistance from Esteban Fernández.
Old Boys have allowed a goal, scored by Esteban Fernández.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Fermín Antonini from Gimnasia Mendoza.
Old Boys is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Agustín Módica from Gimnasia Mendoza commits a foul.
Fermín Antonini from Gimnasia Mendoza committed a foul.
Agustín Módica from Gimnasia Mendoza earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Corner kick awarded to Gimnasia Mendoza, following a foul by Jerónimo Gómez Mattar.
Corner awarded to Gimnasia Mendoza after a play that resulted in a deflection off Williams Barlasina.
s Old Boys received a cross from Facundo Lencioni.
Franco Saavedra from Gimnasia Mendoza is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
A shot is deflected. Agustín Módica from Gimnasia Mendoza takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
The player from Old Boys receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Nicolás Linares from Gimnasia Mendoza earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
Esteban FernándezYellow CardEsteban Fernández from Gimnasia Mendoza receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Old Boys is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Old Boys earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Esteban Fernández from Gimnasia Mendoza is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Old Boys took a shot with their left foot from beyond the penalty area, but it was deflected. The attempt was set up by Matías Cóccaro.
The goal was scored by Old Boys, with César Rigamonti being the one to let it slip past him.
Agustín Módica from Gimnasia Mendoza is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Agustín Módica of Gimnasia Mendoza commits a foul.
Old Boys is awarded a free kick in their own half.
The match between Old Boys and Gimnasia Mendoza is currently scoreless, with both teams locked in a 0-0 draw.
The match between Old Boys and Gimnasia Mendoza is currently scoreless, with both teams unable to find the back of the net.
Old Boys - a close-range header resulting from a set-piece situation.
Esteban Fernández from Gimnasia Mendoza committed a foul.
Old Boys earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Gimnasia Mendoza.
Old Boys have allowed a goal, with Esteban Fernández being the one responsible for the concession.
The opening half is underway...
The starting teams have been revealed, and the players are currently getting ready on the field.
Outstanding performance
Newell's Old Boys•Defender
