Agustín Módica gives Gimnasia M. a 1-0 win over Newells Old Boys

Módica’s finish decides a one-sided scoreline

Gimnasia M. beat Newells Old Boys 1-0 at Víctor Legrotaglie in Liga Profesional Argentina’s Clausura - 12. Agustín Módica scored the only goal in the 58th minute, making it 1-0 after Matías Vargas provided the assist.

The result was an unlikely reward for Newells’ territorial control. Newells held 61% possession, completed 248 accurate passes to Gimnasia’s 133 and registered 15 shots to 9. Its expected-goals figure was also higher, at 2.26 against Gimnasia’s 0.37. However, Gimnasia had two shots on goal to Newells’ one, and Módica converted the decisive opportunity. Newells also recorded seven corners and 11 shots inside the box, but could not find an equaliser.

Cards and changes after the goal

Luca Regiardo was booked in the 49th minute and Lucas Carrizo in the 60th for Newells. Matías Emiliano Recalde and Nahuel Barboza were cautioned for Gimnasia in the 65th and 90th minutes. Newells responded with substitutions for Regiardo and Facundo Samuel Guch, while Gimnasia replaced Vargas and Diego Mondino shortly after taking the lead.

Table impact and standout display

Before kick-off, Gimnasia were #8 in Clausura - Group A on 17 points and Newells were #7 on 17. Gimnasia now have 20 points, level with one other team, while Newells remain on 17 and are provisionally #8. Gimnasia’s win followed their most recent pre-match win; Newells followed a draw with defeat. Módica shared the best rating, 7.6, and led the match with one goal and one shot on target.