Match report
Belgrano Cordoba Stuns Newells Old Boys 3-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Belgrano Cordoba
3–0
FT
Newells Old Boys
Sep 23, 2025
Belgrano Cordoba stunned Newells Old Boys with a dominant 3-0 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with goals from F. González, N. Fernández, and L. Zelarayán. Newells Old Boys struggled after a red card early in the second half, leaving them short-handed.
Key Facts
- • Belgrano Cordoba defeated Newells Old Boys 3-0 in the Liga Profesional Argentina
- • F. González scored the first goal for Belgrano Cordoba at 38 minutes
- • N. Fernández extended the lead with an assist from A. Spörle at 49 minutes
- • L. Zelarayán sealed the victory with a goal at 87 minutes
- • G. Maroni was sent off for Newells Old Boys with a red card at 51 minutes
Lineups
Belgrano Cordoba
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 25 T. Cardozo (G)
- 14 L. Morales (D)
- 17 L. Lopez (D)
- 24 A. Maldonado (D)
- 8 G. Compagnucci (M)
- 5 S. Longo (M)
- 11 F. Gonzalez (M)
- 3 A. Sporle (M)
- 10 L. Zelarayan (F)
- 29 F. Jara (F)
- 22 N. Fernandez (F)
Substitutes
- 23 M. Vicentini
- 2 A. Leguizamon
- 33 T. Ostchega
- 4 E. Lopez
- 15 L. Menossi
- 34 G. Heredia
- 19 F. Quignon
- 30 R. A. Saravia Salvia
- 32 J. Mavilla
- 51 R. Hernandes
- 7 B. Reyna
- 20 G. Zelarayan
Newells Old Boys
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 J. Espinola (G)
- 6 J. Mosquera (D)
- 37 L. Lollo (D)
- 15 Victor Cuesta (D)
- 4 A. Montero (D)
- 38 G. Chiaverano (M)
- 27 L. Regiardo (M)
- 5 E. Banega (M)
- 20 G. Maroni (M)
- 18 D. Benedetto (F)
- 32 C. Gonzalez (F)
Substitutes
- 30 W. Barlasina
- 3 L. Sosa
- 25 A. Tabares
- 29 F. Noguera
- 13 F. Guch
- 14 M. Fernandez
- 19 J. Gomez Mattar
- 24 D. J. Colman Escobar
- 43 L. S. Montenegro
- 7 F. Orozco
- 9 J. Garcia
- 36 G. Rossi
Timeline
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23' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardL. Regiardo
Persistent fouling
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29' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardÉ. Banega
Foul
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38' Belgrano Cordoba Goal · Normal GoalF. González
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43' Belgrano Cordoba Card · Yellow CardThiago Cardozo
Foul
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45'+1 Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardVíctor Cuesta
Foul
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46' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 1Off: Leonardo Morales · On: Elías López
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49' Belgrano Cordoba Goal · Normal GoalN. Fernández · Assist: A. Spörle
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50' Belgrano Cordoba Card · Yellow CardN. Fernández
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51' Newells Old Boys Card · Red CardG. Maroni
Foul
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61' Belgrano Cordoba Card · Yellow CardF. Jara
Foul
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61' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Regiardo · On: L. Montenegro
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61' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Benedetto · On: F. Orozco
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64' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Chiaverano · On: F. Guch
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74' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Jara · On: J. Mavilla
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75' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: C. González · On: J. García
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85' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Fernández · On: L. Menossi
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85' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Compagnucci · On: G. Zelarayan
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87' Belgrano Cordoba Goal · Normal GoalL. Zelarayán · Assist: G. Zelarayan
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88' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Longo · On: G. Heredia
Match Stats
| Stat | Belgrano Cordoba | Newells Old Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 11 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 510 | 301 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 0.45 | 1.38 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 428 | 234 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 9 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Newells Old Boys received two yellow cards in the first half, setting a negative tone for the match
- ▸ The red card for G. Maroni in the 51st minute significantly altered the momentum, allowing Belgrano Cordoba to control the game
- ▸ N. Fernández's goal at 49 minutes, just after the halftime whistle, boosted Belgrano Cordoba's confidence and set the stage for their victory