Match Report
Newell's Old Boys Res., 5th with 34 points, sat 18 points above Lanús Res. (2nd, 16). Recent form told a different story for Newell's Old Boys Res.: only 53rd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. Against a league average of 1.21 goals per team per game, Newell's Old Boys Res. ran at 1.44 scored and 0.89 conceded, Lanús Res. at 1.71 and 0.71.
On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Newell's Old Boys Res.: Joaquín Amadio (75') · Lanús Res.: Thiago Balbuena (70'), Tity Garay (90')
Key stats
Possession: Newell's Old Boys Res. 37% · Lanús Res. 63% · Total shots: 9-5 · On target: 2-4 · Corners: 1-2