Newell's Old Boys suffered a defeat in their visit to Vélez Sarsfield in a Liga Profesional Argentina match. The team of Frank Kudelka could not overcome Vélez's defense, which had 15 shots and 3 shots on target.

What happened in the match?

Newell's Old Boys started the match with a 4-2-3-1 formation, but could not generate enough scoring opportunities. Vélez Sarsfield, on the other hand, had more possession of the ball and more shots on target.

Why is this result important for Newell's Old Boys?

The defeat leaves Newell's Old Boys in 14th place in the Liga Profesional Argentina standings, with 15 points in 10 matches played. Kudelka's team needs to improve its performance to move up the rankings.

What's next for Newell's Old Boys?

Newell's Old Boys will face their next opponent in the next date of Liga Profesional Argentina. The team must work on its defense and generate more scoring opportunities to improve its performance.

StatisticValue
Ball possession60.9% (Vélez) - 39.1% (Newell's)
Shots15 (Vélez) - 9 (Newell's)
Shots on target3 (Vélez) - 5 (Newell's)