Malcorra and Newell’s fans steal the show 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 objects being thrown from the Newell’s stands at the Red’s 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. The club asked the crowd to remain calm over the loudspeakers.

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 towards the stands.

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

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