Match report
Newells Old Boys Defeats Gimnasia M. 1–0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Newells Old Boys
1–0
FT
Gimnasia M.
Mar 21, 2026
Newells Old Boys held off a determined Gimnasia M. side to secure a crucial 1-0 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Despite early VAR intervention and multiple changes, Walter Mazzantti's goal in the 85th minute proved decisive. Newells Old Boys capitalized on their opportunities, overcoming a late red card to secure the win.
Key Facts
- • Newells Old Boys 1–0 Gimnasia M.
- • Walter Mazzantti scored the winning goal in the 85th minute.
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams.
- • Newells Old Boys received a red card in the 90th minute, but managed to hold on.
- • Gimnasia M. suffered from numerous yellow cards, including one for time-wasting.
Lineups
Newells Old Boys
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 W. Barlasina (G)
- 14 A. Mendez (D)
- 25 B. Cabrera (D)
- 23 N. Goitea (D)
- 28 J. Russo (D)
- 19 J. Gomez (M)
- 5 L. Regiardo (M)
- 20 F. Guch (M)
- 18 W. Mazzantti (F)
- 13 M. Coccaro (F)
- 33 W. Nunez (F)
Substitutes
- 30 J. Reinatti
- 9 M. Hoyos
- 15 S. Salcedo
- 17 F. Garcia
- 7 F. Orozco
- 26 R. Herrera
- 27 L. Herrera
- 3 M. Luciano
- 8 D. Sotelo
- 99 I. Ramirez
- 22 O. Salomon
- 10 V. Acuna
Gimnasia M.
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 23 C. Rigamonti (G)
- 32 L. Paredes (D)
- 2 D. Mondino (D)
- 42 L. Carrera (D)
- 24 F. Saavedra (D)
- 21 F. Antonini (M)
- 8 N. Linares (M)
- 26 F. Lencioni (M)
- 30 E. Fernandez (M)
- 29 A. Modica (F)
- 11 S. Rodriguez (F)
Substitutes
- 31 L. Petruchi
- 20 T. Ortiz
- 7 L. Cingolani
- 3 M. Recalde
- 19 J. Ceballos
- 18 J. Alvarez
- 9 B. Ferreyra
- 15 U. Sanchez
- 5 N. Barboza
- 36 I. Cortez
- 17 I. Sabatini
- 41 G. Patritti
Timeline
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10' Newells Old Boys Var · Goal cancelledWalter Mazzantti
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19' Gimnasia M. Card · Yellow CardE. Fernández
Foul
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21' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardW. Nunez
Foul
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46' Gimnasia M. subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Antonini · On: N. Barboza
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46' Gimnasia M. subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Paredes · On: I. Cortez
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49' Gimnasia M. Card · Yellow CardI. Cortez
Foul
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55' Gimnasia M. subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Fernández · On: M. Recalde
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67' Gimnasia M. Card · Yellow CardM. Recalde
Foul
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69' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Gomez Mattar · On: M. Hoyos
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69' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Coccaro · On: Luciano Herrera
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69' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Guch · On: D. Sotelo
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74' Gimnasia M. subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Rodríguez · On: L. Cingolani
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81' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Cabrera · On: O. Salomón
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82' Gimnasia M. Card · Yellow CardA. Módica
Time wasting
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82' Gimnasia M. subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Módica · On: B. Ferreyra
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85' Newells Old Boys Goal · Normal GoalWalter Mazzantti · Assist: J. Russo
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87' Gimnasia M. Card · Yellow CardFranco Saavedra
Foul
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90'+5 Gimnasia M. Card · Yellow CardNicolás Linares
Foul
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90'+5 Newells Old Boys Card · Red CardA. Méndez
Violent conduct
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90' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: W. Nunez · On: M. Luciano
Match Stats
| Stat | Newells Old Boys | Gimnasia M. |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 71% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 377 | 284 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 325 | 202 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Walter Mazzantti's goal in the 85th minute shifted momentum in Newells Old Boys' favor, breaking the deadlock and giving them a crucial lead.
- ▸ Newells Old Boys' late red card did not deter them from securing the win, as they managed to hold on despite being a man down in the final minutes.