Ludueña opener, Isla own goal produce 1-1 draw

Newells Old Boys and Union Santa Fe drew 1-1 at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, with Union taking the lead before an own goal restored parity. The scoreline favoured Newells less than the overall attacking figures: Union recorded 12 shots and 1.21 expected goals, compared with Newells’ six shots and 0.38 expected goals.

Union lead, Newells respond

Juan Pablo Ludueña opened the scoring for Union in the 59th minute, finishing an attack assisted by Marcelo Estigarriba to make it 0-1. Newells levelled in the 76th minute when Ignacio Isla scored an own goal, bringing the score to 1-1. Union goalkeeper M. Mansilla made two saves, while J. Reinatti made four for Newells.

Newells had 61% possession and completed 327 accurate passes from 441, but Union created the clearer opportunities, registering five shots on goal to Newells’ two. The visitors also led shots inside the box, 6-5, and shots outside the box, 6-1.

Points shared in Clausura Group A

Newells moved to 22 points from 15 games and are provisionally sixth in Clausura - Group A. Union moved to 18 points from 15 games and remain provisionally tenth. Newells’ listed pre-match form ended in a draw, while Union’s began with a draw. Both teams finished with four yellow cards; Union received two in the 69th minute. Estigarriba stood out for Union with one assist and three key passes.