Big point for Newell's before facing Unión | OneFootball

Frank Darío Kudelka’s team dominated the first half hour with order and intensity, but paid a high price for lacking punch in the opposition box. With the teams below them losing, the point allows them to widen the gap in the relegation battle.

It was a match of two very different halves at Parque Independencia. During the first period, Newell’s had complete control of the ball and the spaces. With suffocating pressure and quick transitions, the red-and-black side neutralized a San Lorenzo team that did not get a shot on target in the opening 30 minutes.

The best of La Lepra came down the wings: Walter Mazzantti was a nightmare on the right and Jerónimo Russo brought determination on the left. However, all that neat play faded away upon reaching the box. Without a final punch, the home side had to settle for long-range shots that did not trouble goalkeeper Gill.

Injuries and the second-half drop-off

The flow of the match was affected by injuries. Newell’s lost its attacking threats early:

In the second half, the team ran out of steam. It lost possession, the football vanished, and the match became choppy and messy. San Lorenzo loosened up and had the clearest chance at the feet of Cuello, but a goal-saving sliding tackle from Salomón, one of the team’s standout performers, prevented the red-and-black goal from falling.

Looking at the overall table

Beyond the lack of sparkle at the end, the main objective is being achieved. Newell’s took advantage of the fact that its direct rivals at the bottom failed to pick up points:

Nothing to complain about, but plenty to improve. Newell’s has stopped losing, keeps picking up points and, little by little, the bottom of the table looks farther and farther away. Kudelka’s path is one match at a time, and next Friday they will face a tough test in the provincial capital.

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