Malcorra and Newell’s fans shine in draw with el Rojo | OneFootball

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

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

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

In strictly football terms, Independiente took the lead with a goal from Gabriel Ávalos, while Michael Hoyos equalized at the end for La Lepra, who earned their first point in the competition. El Rojo, meanwhile, has yet to win in the tournament.

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