“Double substitution at halftime as Estudiantes bring on Alexis Castro and Eric Meza, signaling intent to freshen up their attack after a goalless opening 45 minutes.”
“Leandro González Pírez booked for an argument, a moment of tension as frustration builds over the lack of a breakthrough despite Estudiantes' control.”
“A flurry of substitutions begins as both sides make wholesale changes, with Estudiantes bringing on Mateo García and Jerónimo Gómez Mattar as they push for a late winner.”
“Adolfo Gaich introduced as a target man option late on, Estudiantes throwing on height and physicality in search of a breakthrough goal.”
“Lucas Gómez booked for a foul as Newell's resort to cynical fouling to see out the final minutes and preserve the clean sheet.”
Estudiantes
Newell's Old Boys
Outstanding performance
Newell's Old Boys•GoalkeeperEstudiantes dominated from start to finish, racking up 62% possession and a staggering 24 shots to Newell's 9, but were repeatedly denied by a stubborn visiting defense and some wayward finishing that saw five big chances go begging. Newell's, content to sit deep and absorb pressure, managed only two shots on target all night but their goalkeeper produced nine saves to keep the hosts out. The match came alive tactically after the break with a flurry of substitutions from both sides looking to change the dynamic, but neither team could find the breakthrough despite Estudiantes' territorial dominance reflected in a 74-37 dominance rating. For a match billed around a tight title race, the result does little to separate the two sides, with Estudiantes left frustrated at home and Newell's happy to escape with a point on the road.
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Brian Nicolas Aguirre takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Oscar Camilo Salomon comes on for Walter Mazzantti.
Offside.
Offside.
Lucas GómezYellow CardYellow card shown to Lucas Gómez.
Santiago Misael Nunez takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
Eric Meza takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Francisco Scarpeccio takes a shot with his right foot but misses.
Adolfo Julian Gaich comes on for Baltasar Gallego Rodriguez.
Jeronimo Mattar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
On comes Lucas Gómez, off goes Rodrigo Ezequiel Herrera.
Francisco Scarpeccio replaces Matias Coccaro.
Brian Nicolas Aguirre is on, and Carlos Joaquin Correa is off.
Edwin Steven Cetre Angulo is on, and Joaquin Tobio Burgos is off.
Jeronimo Mattar is on, and Facundo Guch is off.
Mateo Ezequiel Garcia comes on for Lautaro Rios.
Joaquin Tobio Burgos takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Joaquin Tobio Burgos takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Guido Marcelo Carrillo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Santiago Misael Nunez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Walter Mazzantti takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Gaston Benedetti Taffarel takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Joaquin Tobio Burgos takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Guido Marcelo Carrillo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Lautaro Rios takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Matias Coccaro takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Franco Nicolas Escobar receives a yellow card.
Leandro Martin Gonzalez Pirez receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Alexis Castro takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
VAR decision pending.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Guido Marcelo Carrillo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Substitution: Alexis Castro comes on for Lucas Ezequiel Piovi.
Eric Meza is substituted for Eros Nazareno Mancuso.
Guido Marcelo Carrillo takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Walter Mazzantti attempts a header but misses the shot.
Guido Marcelo Carrillo's header hits the post.
Matias Coccaro takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Shot by Baltasar Gallego Rodriguez with his right foot, but it misses the target.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Santiago Misael Nunez attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Gabriel Neves takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
Carlos Joaquin Correa takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Guido Marcelo Carrillo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Carlos Joaquin Correa takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Shot from Baltasar Gallego Rodriguez with his right foot is saved.
Matias Coccaro takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Kick-off! The referee is Juan Pafundi.
Estudiantes welcome Newell's Old Boys to Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes with both sides looking to arrest inconsistent form. Estudiantes carry Copa Argentina momentum but potential fatigue, while Newell's arrive off a league win but with a patchy overall record this Clausura.
