In a much-needed turn of events, Newell’s Old Boys secured a 1-0 victory against Tigre at the El Coloso Marcelo Bielsa stadium on Saturday. The win marks the end of a long run without success for the Lepers and provides a perfect start for new manager Ricardo Lunari.
Lunari, who was promoted from the reserve team, made his first-team managerial debut with some tactical changes, including a new formation featuring two strikers. The gamble paid off as Newell’s managed to break their goal drought and claim all three points.
The decisive moment came in the 70th minute when Saúl Salcedo headed home from an Ever Banega free-kick, sending the home crowd into raptures. The goal was a relief for the Red and Black faithful, who had endured a difficult period without celebrating a victory.
While the performance wasn’t spectacular, it was enough to achieve the primary objectives of scoring and winning. Goalkeeper Ramiro Macagno played a crucial role, making important saves to preserve the clean sheet, particularly in the closing stages of the match.
The victory provides a much-needed boost for Newell’s Old Boys and their supporters, who will hope this result can spark a turnaround in their fortunes. For Lunari, it’s an ideal start to his tenure as he looks to guide the team to better days ahead.
