San Lorenzo 0-0 Newells Old Boys: Newells take a point despite statistical edge

A goalless draw at Estadio Pedro Bidegain

San Lorenzo drew 0-0 with Newells Old Boys in Liga Profesional Argentina’s Clausura - 14 on Saturday, October 24. Neither side found a goal, despite eight shots on goal between them, and the result left both teams with a point.

Newells edged the balance without breaking through

Newells Old Boys had 52% possession and completed 282 accurate passes from 384 attempts, compared with San Lorenzo’s 48% and 229 accurate passes from 336. They also held a narrow expected-goals advantage, 0.97 to 0.52, while San Lorenzo led total shots 12-11. Both teams recorded four shots on goal, and the goalkeepers made three saves for San Lorenzo and four for Newells.

The match’s main changes came around half-time. San Lorenzo replaced Rodrigo Auzmendi with Agustín Ladstatter and Gonzalo Alassia with Gustavo Del Prete, while Newells introduced Alejo Montero for Jerónimo Gómez Mattar. Auzmendi had managed two shots on target in 46 minutes before leaving.

Cards and the table impact

Nicolás Tripichio received San Lorenzo’s only yellow card in the 37th minute. Newells had three: Luca Regiardo in the 64th minute, Montero in the 78th and Lucas Carrizo in the 84th. There were no red cards.

J. Reinatti was the standout performer, earning a 7.5 rating and making three saves. Newells now have 21 points and are provisionally sixth in Clausura - Group A, while San Lorenzo have 18 points and are provisionally ninth. Both entered after losses in their most recent pre-match results.