Match report
Newells Old Boys Defeat Atletico Tucuman 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Newells Old Boys
2–0
FT
Atletico Tucuman
Sep 13, 2025
Newells Old Boys held off a resilient Atletico Tucuman to secure a 2-0 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina match. Víctor Cuesta and F. Guch were the heroes for Newells Old Boys, scoring crucial goals in the second half to cement the victory.
Key Facts
- • Newells Old Boys defeated Atletico Tucuman 2-0 in the Liga Profesional Argentina.
- • Víctor Cuesta scored the first goal at the 82nd minute.
- • F. Guch netted the second goal at the 90th minute, securing the win.
- • Newells Old Boys had to manage with 10 men after M. Fernandez received a yellow card and will miss the next match.
Lineups
Newells Old Boys
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 J. Espinola (G)
- 4 A. Montero (D)
- 37 L. Lollo (D)
- 15 Victor Cuesta (D)
- 25 A. Tabares (D)
- 27 L. Regiardo (M)
- 5 E. Banega
- 7 F. Orozco (M)
- 20 G. Maroni
- 24 D. J. Colman Escobar
- 36 G. Rossi (F)
Substitutes
- 30 W. Barlasina
- 3 L. Sosa
- 6 J. Mosquera
- 26 M. Luciano
- 29 F. Noguera
- 45 B. Calderara
- 13 F. Guch
- 17 V. Acuna
- 19 J. Gomez Mattar
- 18 D. Benedetto
- 38 G. Chiaverano
- 14 M. Fernandez
Atletico Tucuman
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Mansilla (G)
- 4 D. Martinez (D)
- 13 M. Ortiz (D)
- 6 G. Ferrari (D)
- 33 M. Brizuela (D)
- 5 A. Sanchez (M)
- 45 K. Ortiz (M)
- 22 R. Ruiz (M)
- 24 L. Godoy (M)
- 23 N. Lamendola (M)
- 9 M. Bajamich (F)
Substitutes
- 12 J. Gonzalez
- 3 M. Villa
- 14 F. Grillo
- 21 I. Galvan
- 8 G. Acosta
- 10 N. Franco
- 28 C. Auzqui
- 30 K. Lopez
- 37 E. Godoy
- 29 L. Cabrera
- 34 P. Roman
- 35 G. Abeldano
Timeline
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8' Atletico Tucuman Card · Yellow CardM. Brizuela
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13' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardG. Maroni
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46' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Orozco · On: D. Benedetto
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46' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Regiardo · On: M. Fernandez
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51' Atletico Tucuman subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Lamendola · On: I. Galván
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58' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: D. J. Colman Escobar · On: F. Guch
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66' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Rossi · On: G. Chiaverano
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66' Atletico Tucuman subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Martinez · On: M. Villa
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66' Atletico Tucuman subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Godoy · On: F. Nicola
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67' Atletico Tucuman Card · Yellow CardM. Ortiz
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81' Atletico Tucuman subst · Substitution 4Off: Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez · On: C. Auzqui
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81' Atletico Tucuman subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Bajamich · On: L. Cabrera
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82' Newells Old Boys Goal · Normal GoalVíctor Cuesta
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85' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardM. Fernandez
misses next match
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89' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Maroni · On: J. Gomez Mattar
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90'+4 Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardF. Guch
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90' Newells Old Boys Goal · Normal GoalF. Guch · Assist: G. Chiaverano
Match Stats
| Stat | Newells Old Boys | Atletico Tucuman |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 78% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 413 | 325 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 1.75 | 0.83 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 9 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 324 | 252 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow cards to M. Brizuela of Atletico Tucuman and G. Maroni of Newells Old Boys set a tense tone for the match.
- ▸ Víctor Cuesta's goal at the 82nd minute turned the momentum in favor of Newells Old Boys, silencing Atletico Tucuman's counterattacks.
- ▸ F. Guch's late goal at the 90th minute sealed the victory for Newells Old Boys, leaving Atletico Tucuman with a difficult task to recover.