Platense
Newell’s Old Boys Dig Deep in Tense Copas Clasura Battle
The final whistle sparked delirium in the away end as Newell’s Old Boys clung to Santiago Solari’s 18th-minute strike for a 1-0 victory over Platense in a combustible Copas Clasura Matchday 10 encounter at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López.
Platense’s Possession Leads to Early Pain
The hosts dominated 57% possession but were sucker-punched when Solari latched onto a loose ball after Platense failed to clear their lines. The Argentine winger’s crisp finish past Juan Cozzani sent the traveling Lepra into raptures against the run of play.
Tempers flared as Platense’s frustration grew – Ignacio Vazquez earning a yellow before halftime. Coach Martín Palermo threw on attacking substitutions, but Newell’s defensive wall stood firm. The night turned from bad to worse for Platense when Célias Ingenthron saw red in the 82nd minute for a reckless challenge.
Newell’s Ride Their Luck to Victory
Despite being outpassed (470-362) and conceding six corners to Newell’s solitary one, Lucas Bernardi’s side showed streetwise resilience. Goalkeeper Josué Reinatti made two crucial saves as Platense’s xG tally of just 0.24 told the story of their blunt attack.
The final minutes descended into chaos with four yellow cards as Platense’s desperation grew. But Newell’s held firm, their 0.91 xG proving more clinical on a night where efficiency trumped domination.
What This Means for Both Sides
For Newell’s, this gutsy away win keeps their Copa qualification hopes alive. Solari’s match-winning moment showcased why he’s becoming the team’s talisman. Platense meanwhile rued another match where possession didn’t translate to results – their fourth defeat of the campaign leaving them stuck in midtable obscurity.
Key Moments
18′ ⚽ Newells Old Boys — S. Solari
82′ 🟥 Platense — C. Ingenthron sent off
