Deportivo Riestra and Newell’s tied 1-1 at the Guillermo Laza stadium, at the close of the fifth date of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The point did not settle either, since both teams are at the bottom of the table.
From the first minute, Riestra showed an offensive attitude.A precise cross from Pedro Ramírez opened the first dangerous play, although the definition did not reach the expected objective.Shortly after, a connection with a pass from NicolásBenegas to Ramírez generated another clear opportunity, but the visiting defense managed to clear the ball just over the line.
The high pressure and control of the game allowed Riestra to establish himself in the rival field.Newell’s, on the other hand, failed to develop risk actions, which left the last local line without greater demands.After the first fifteen minutes, La Lepra began to gain ground and approach the Blanquinegro area more frequently.
Most of Riestra’s offensive plays ended at the feet of Jonathan Herrera.However, the lack of aim in the last few meters prevented the home team from capitalizing on their opportunities.
The match remained even, with the visiting team resorting to long passes and failing to achieve attacking partnerships.At 28 minutes, forward MatíasCóccaro had to be assisted by doctors and left injured, Juan Ramírez entered in his place.At 35 minutes, Nicolás Benegas took advantage of a rebound in the area and, with a forceful shot, beat goalkeeper Gabriel Arias to secure the first goal of the game.In this way, the first half concluded with the 1-0 in favor of the local team.
In the second half, the Santa Fe team sought to take center stage, showed greater elaboration in their game and worried the local defense, although the result did not change.On behalf of Deportivo Riestra, Herrera tried to score his goal, but his shot went wide and the ball ended up outside the stadium.
At 30 minutes, a defensive error by Jonatan Goitía allowed the local to enable Herrera, who was one-on-one with Arias, however, the goalkeeper managed to contain the shot and avoided what could have been the second goal. Ignacio Arce stood out as one of the figures of the match and, at 35 minutes, he starred in a key intervention by showing off with a save after a shot by Michael Hoyos.
In the final minutes, at 40, Newell’s had a decisive opportunity in the Riestra area: after a rebound, the ball was left for ArmandoMéndez, who finished, but Matías García intervened by raising his leg and cut off the action, which led the referee to sanction a penalty for the visit.JuanRamírez took charge of the execution and, without hesitation, sealed the tie, with a shot that went under Ignacio Arce.
The next challenge for Deportivo Riestra will be at home against Huracán this Saturday at 7:15 p.m., while that same day, at 5:00 p.m., Newell’s OldBoys will play as a visitor against Banfield.
Trainings:
Deportivo Riestra: Ignacio Arce;Pedro Ramírez, Nicolás Sansotre, Cristian Paz, Facundo Miño, Rodrigo Gallo;Jonatan Goitía, Pablo Monje, Antony Alonso;Jonathan Herrera and Nicolás Benegas.DT: Gustavo Benitez.
Newell’s: Gabriel Arias;Armando Méndez, Saúl Salcedo, Oscar Salomón, JhersonMosquera;Facundo Guch, Marcelo Esponda, Rodrigo Herrera, Matías Cóccaro; Michael Hoyos and Luciano Herrera.DT: Favio Orsi and Sergio Gómez.
Referee: Pablo Echavarría.
Stadium: Guillermo Laza.
TV: ESPN Premium.
