Newell's Old Boys vs Deportivo Riestra Highlights - August 15, 2026

Newell's Old Boys beat Deportivo Riestra 2-0 in Argentine Liga Profesional on August 15, 2026.

The match was played at Marcelo Bielsa. Facundo Gauch (67'), Walter Mazzantti (85') scored for Newell's Old Boys.

Newell's Old Boys went into the game in position 12, on 4 points. They had won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Newell's Old Boys arrived unbeaten in 2. At kick-off Deportivo Riestra stood in position 4 with 6 points.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Deportivo Riestra 2 games without defeat.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Alexander Díaz’s effort (2').

Shortly afterwards, Lautaro Rios could not find the target for Newell's Old Boys (6').

Carlos Quintana tested the goalkeeper for Deportivo Riestra (8'). Moments later, Brian Sánchez saw a shot blocked (13').

Facundo Miño was booked for Deportivo Riestra (18'). Soon after, a block denied Facundo Gauch on 19 minutes.

Alexander Díaz forced a save for Deportivo Riestra on 32 minutes. The referee cautioned Carlos Quintana of Deportivo Riestra on 41 minutes.

After the break, Alexander Díaz saw a shot blocked (48'). Martín Ortega picked out Facundo Gauch, who scored for Newell's Old Boys (67').

Shortly afterwards, Tomás González sent an effort off target for Deportivo Riestra (71').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Mateo García’s effort (71'). Moments later, Tomás González shot wide for Deportivo Riestra on 72 minutes.

Walter Mazzantti scored for Newell's Old Boys on 85 minutes after a pass from Facundo Gauch.

Substitutions: Newell's Old Boys 5, Deportivo Riestra 5.

Newell's Old Boys controlled 64.4% of possession. Newell's Old Boys had 9 shots with 3 on target, while Deportivo Riestra had 11 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Newell's Old Boys 3, Deportivo Riestra 1. Corners: Newell's Old Boys 6, Deportivo Riestra 3.

Newell's Old Boys completed the most passes, 442 in total at 76.9% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.