Newell’s Reserves came from behind to beat Platense Reserves 2-1 in the Argentine Reserve League on Tuesday, securing three valuable points with a composed second-half display. After conceding early, the home side responded with a determined comeback and found the winner just after the hour mark.

Match overview

Platense Reserves made the brighter start and took the lead in the 14th minute when a quick move down the right ended with a low finish across the goalkeeper. Newell’s were initially unsettled by Platense’s compact shape, but they gradually grew into the game and equalised seven minutes before half-time through a well-worked move from midfield.

The second half was more open. Newell’s pushed higher up the pitch, forced turnovers and created the clearer chances, eventually scoring what proved to be the winning goal in the 63rd minute. Platense pressed late for an equaliser, but Newell’s defended their box with discipline to see out the win.

Key moments

• 14th minute: Platense Reserves took the lead with a low finish after a sharp counter-attack.
• 38th minute: Newell’s Reserves equalised when a midfielder arrived late in the box to convert a cut-back.
• 52nd minute: Newell’s forced a fine save from the Platense goalkeeper with a curling effort from the edge of the area.
• 63rd minute: The home side scored the winner, finishing calmly after a defensive error gifted possession in the final third.
• 88th minute: Platense headed a late corner just wide as they searched for a leveller.

Tactical story

Platense Reserves began with a low block and looked to strike on the break, and their early goal gave them a platform to sit deeper. Newell’s struggled to find space between the lines at first, but their midfielders began to rotate more effectively and the equaliser came from exactly the kind of quick combination play the home coach had been demanding.

After half-time, Newell’s increased their pressing intensity and pushed their full-backs higher. That adjustment stretched Platense’s defensive line and created the space for the winning goal. Platense responded with more direct play and late set-pieces, but Newell’s managed the final moments well, slowing the tempo and winning important duels.

Standout performers

Newell’s playmaker was at the heart of the comeback, linking midfield and attack and providing the assist for the equaliser. The home side’s centre-back pairing also deserves credit for recovering after a shaky opening spell, while the goalkeeper made a crucial save in the second half.

For Platense, the goalkeeper kept his side in the game with several stops, and the forward who scored the opener was a constant threat on the counter. However, the visitors were unable to maintain their first-half intensity and conceded too much territory after the break.

Season impact

The win gives Newell’s Reserves an important boost in the Argentine Reserve League table and reinforces their strong home form. For Platense Reserves, the defeat is a missed opportunity to build momentum, though their early goal and battling late spell showed enough to suggest they will remain competitive.

Newell’s will look to carry the second-half performance into their next fixture, while Platense must tighten up defensively after allowing the game to slip away following a promising start.