Malcorra and Newell’s fans star in subplot of draw with el Rojo | OneFootball

Newell’s and Independiente drew 1-1 this Tuesday at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium, for the second round of the Apertura 2026 Tournament, in a match marked by incidents involving local fans against Ignacio Malcorra.

During the first half, the match was delayed several minutes due to projectiles being thrown from the Newell’s stands towards the Rojo midfielder. Lighters, sticks, and various objects were thrown when Malcorra was about to take a corner kick, which required police intervention and a dialogue between the referee, captains, and security forces. The club asked the crowd to remain calm through loudspeakers.

The tension resurfaced in the second half when the former Rosario Central player again attempted to take a set piece and had to be escorted by officers. Later, when he was substituted, Malcorra made a gesture towards the stands.

In strictly football terms, Independiente took the lead with a goal from Gabriel Ávalos, while Michael Hoyos equalized at the end for the Lepra, securing their first point in the tournament. Meanwhile, the Rojo failed to win in the tournament.

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