Match report

Newells Old Boys Hold Independiente to 1-1 Draw in Liga Profesional Argentina

Newells Old Boys
Newells Old Boys
1–1
FT
Independiente
Independiente
Jan 28, 2026

Newells Old Boys secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Independiente in a tense match in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Independiente took the lead through G. Avalos in the 34th minute, but M. Hoyos equalized for Newells Old Boys in the 89th minute, ensuring both teams left with a point.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Newells Old Boys 1–1 Independiente
  • • Goal: G. Avalos (Independiente) 34'
  • • Goal: M. Hoyos (Newells Old Boys) 89'
  • • Yellow cards: Kevin Lomónaco (3'), L. Millán (4'), R. Fernández (51'), M. Coccaro (58'), I. Malcorra (82')

Lineups

Newells Old Boys

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 21 G. Arias (G)
  • 14 A. Mendez (D)
  • 15 S. Salcedo (D)
  • 23 N. Goitea (D)
  • 3 M. Luciano (D)
  • 19 J. Gomez (M)
  • 26 R. Herrera (M)
  • 10 V. Acuna (M)
  • 20 F. Guch (F)
  • 13 M. Coccaro (F)
  • 27 L. Herrera (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 W. Barlasina
  • 6 J. Mosquera
  • 22 O. Salomon
  • 24 G. Risso
  • 28 J. Russo
  • 5 L. Regiardo
  • 8 D. Sotelo
  • 29 M. Esponda
  • 7 F. Orozco
  • 9 M. Hoyos
  • 17 F. Garcia
  • 33 W. Nunez

Independiente

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 R. Rey (G)
  • 29 L. Godoy (D)
  • 13 J. Fedorco (D)
  • 26 K. Lomonaco (D)
  • 22 F. Zabala (D)
  • 5 Rodrigo Fernandez (M)
  • 8 L. Millan (M)
  • 17 W. Mazzantti (M)
  • 40 I. Malcorra (M)
  • 19 M. Abaldo (M)
  • 9 G. Avalos (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Blazquez
  • 3 M. Valenzuela
  • 6 N. Freire
  • 36 S. Valdez
  • 38 L. Barros
  • 10 L. Cabral
  • 11 F. Mancuello
  • 16 M. Perez Curci
  • 23 I. Marcone
  • 24 J. Palais
  • 25 I. Pussetto
  • 27 D. Tarzia

Timeline

  1. Independiente
    16' Independiente Card · Yellow Card
    Kevin Lomónaco
  2. Independiente
    34' Independiente Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Avalos
  3. Independiente
    38' Independiente Card · Yellow Card
    L. Millán
  4. Newells Old Boys
    45' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow Card
    M. Luciano
  5. Newells Old Boys
    46' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Luciano · On: J. Russo
  6. Newells Old Boys
    46' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Acuña · On: W. Nunez
  7. Independiente
    51' Independiente Card · Yellow Card
    R. Fernández
  8. Newells Old Boys
    58' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow Card
    M. Coccaro
  9. Newells Old Boys
    62' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luciano Herrera · On: M. Hoyos
  10. Newells Old Boys
    62' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Guch · On: F. Garcia
  11. Independiente
    67' Independiente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Walter Mazzantti · On: M. Perez
  12. Independiente
    67' Independiente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Millán · On: D. Tarzia
  13. Newells Old Boys
    81' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Herrera · On: D. Sotelo
  14. Independiente
    82' Independiente Card · Yellow Card
    I. Malcorra
  15. Independiente
    84' Independiente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Abaldo · On: I. Marcone
  16. Independiente
    84' Independiente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Malcorra · On: I. Pussetto
  17. Newells Old Boys
    89' Newells Old Boys Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Hoyos · Assist: W. Nunez

Match Stats

Stat Newells Old Boys Independiente
Fouls 13 19
Pass Accuracy 66% 65%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 229 243
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 150 158
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Independiente's G. Avalos opened the scoring in the 34th minute, giving the visitors a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Newells Old Boys' M. Hoyos equalized in the 89th minute, ensuring the match ended in a draw and denying Independiente the victory.