Match report

Newells Old Boys Defeats Central Cordoba de Santiago 3–1 in Liga Profesional

Central Cordoba de Santiago
Central Cordoba de Santiago
1–3
FT
Newells Old Boys
Newells Old Boys
Apr 5, 2026

In a dramatic encounter in the Liga Profesional, Newells Old Boys emerged victorious against Central Cordoba de Santiago, securing a 3-1 win. The game saw early brilliance from Newells Old Boys, with F. Garcia and O. Salomón scoring early goals. Despite a red card and a goal from D. Barrera, Newells Old Boys maintained control and F. Scarpeccio sealed the victory in stoppage time, ensuring a comprehensive victory for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Newells Old Boys scored three goals, with F. Garcia (10'), O. Salomón (40'), and F. Scarpeccio (90'+5')
  • • Central Cordoba de Santiago's only goal was scored by D. Barrera at 64'
  • • Central Cordoba de Santiago's Alejandro Maciel (23') received a yellow card
  • • Central Cordoba de Santiago's J. Pignani (43') was sent off with a red card
  • • Substitutions were frequent, including M. Coccaro and F. Scarpeccio for Newells Old Boys

Lineups

Central Cordoba de Santiago

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Alan Aguerre (G)
  • 33 Santiago Moyano (D)
  • 42 Juan Pablo Pignani (D)
  • 2 Alejandro Maciel (D)
  • 6 Facundo Mansilla (D)
  • 7 Diego Barrera (D)
  • 20 Fernando Martínez (M)
  • 55 Juan Cardozo (M)
  • 22 Matías Vera (M)
  • 19 Ezequiel Naya (F)
  • 27 Michael Santos (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Javier Vallejos
  • 37 Alan Laprida
  • 23 Agustin Quiroga
  • 17 Yuri Casermeiro
  • 9 Lucas Varaldo
  • 18 Lucas González
  • 3 Leonardo Marchi
  • 13 José Goméz
  • 10 Marco Iacobellis
  • 29 Joaquin Flores
  • 30 Federico Rodriguez
  • 5 Tiago Cravero

Newells Old Boys

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 Josué Reinatti (G)
  • 15 Saúl Salcedo (D)
  • 25 Bruno Cabrera (D)
  • 22 Óscar Salomón (D)
  • 28 Jeronimo Russo (D)
  • 26 Rodrigo Herrera (M)
  • 5 Luca Regiardo (M)
  • 20 Facundo Guch (M)
  • 18 Walter Mazzantti (F)
  • 13 Matías Cóccaro (F)
  • 17 Franco García (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Jerónimo Gómez Mattar
  • 33 Walter Nuñez
  • 8 David Sotelo
  • 36 Francisco Scarpeccio
  • 27 Luciano Herrera
  • 99 Juan Ignacio Ramírez
  • 24 Gabriel Risso Patrón
  • 37 Lucas Baños
  • 1 Williams Barlasina
  • 29 Marcelo Esponda
  • 3 Martín Luciano
  • 9 Michael Hoyos

Timeline

  1. Newells Old Boys
    10' Newells Old Boys Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Garcia
  2. Newells Old Boys
    15' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Cabrera · On: J. Gomez Mattar
  3. Central Cordoba de Santiago
    23' Central Cordoba de Santiago Card · Yellow Card
    Alejandro Maciel

    misses next match

  4. Central Cordoba de Santiago
    25' Central Cordoba de Santiago subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alan Aguerre · On: J. Vallejos
  5. Newells Old Boys
    40' Newells Old Boys Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Salomón · Assist: J. Russo
  6. Central Cordoba de Santiago
    43' Central Cordoba de Santiago Card · Red Card
    J. Pignani
  7. Central Cordoba de Santiago
    46' Central Cordoba de Santiago subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Moyano · On: Y. Casermeiro
  8. Central Cordoba de Santiago
    46' Central Cordoba de Santiago subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Naya · On: A. Laprida
  9. Central Cordoba de Santiago
    46' Central Cordoba de Santiago subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Facundo Mansilla · On: A. Quiroga
  10. Central Cordoba de Santiago
    64' Central Cordoba de Santiago Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Barrera · Assist: M. Santos
  11. Newells Old Boys
    67' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Guch · On: D. Sotelo
  12. Newells Old Boys
    67' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Garcia · On: W. Nunez
  13. Newells Old Boys
    85' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Coccaro · On: F. Scarpeccio
  14. Newells Old Boys
    86' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Walter Mazzantti · On: Luciano Herrera
  15. Central Cordoba de Santiago
    88' Central Cordoba de Santiago subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Santos · On: L. Varaldo
  16. Central Cordoba de Santiago
    90'+2 Central Cordoba de Santiago Card · Yellow Card
    A. Quiroga
  17. Newells Old Boys
    90'+5 Newells Old Boys Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Scarpeccio · Assist: Luciano Herrera

Match Stats

Stat Central Cordoba de Santiago Newells Old Boys
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 70% 83%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 6 13
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 305 511
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 214 425
Shots Inside Box 3 9
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newells Old Boys' early goals by F. Garcia (10') and O. Salomón (40') set the tone for the match, putting pressure on Central Cordoba de Santiago.
  • ▸ Central Cordoba de Santiago's red card to J. Pignani at 43' drastically changed the game's momentum, allowing Newells Old Boys to consolidate their lead and secure the victory.