San Lorenzo de Almagro extended their unbeaten run with a 0-0 draw against Newell's Old Boys on Saturday in the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura. The result leaves Rubén Darío Insúa's side ninth in the table with 17 points, twelve behind leaders Instituto de Córdoba, and undefeated in their last three matches. This goalless draw on Saturday 24 October is part of a recent run of three wins and a draw in their last five matches, with a season record of five wins, two draws and six losses from their 13 games played.
The tactical battle at the Pedro Bidegain stadium produced few clear chances. San Lorenzo, with 48% possession, managed 13 shots with four on target, matching Newell's output of 11 attempts and four on target. Goalkeeper Devecchi made three important saves to keep a clean sheet. The team has scored seven goals this season and conceded twelve, giving them a goal difference of -5.
Nicolás Tripichio received the first yellow card in the 37th minute for a foul. Luca Regiardo, Alejo Montero and Lucas Carrizo were booked for the visitors in the second half. Insúa made five substitutions, including bringing on Agustín Ladstatter for Rodrigo Auzmendi at half-time and Martín Rio for Cuello around the hour mark.
Manager's reaction
With this draw, San Lorenzo are now unbeaten in three matches (two wins and a draw). Their next challenge is a bigger one: an away trip to face fourth-placed Vélez Sarsfield next Saturday, 31 October. The last meeting between the two, in April, also ended goalless. The team will look to improve their attacking output, having scored just seven goals in 13 matchdays for the season. The squad's focus now shifts to preparing for a key fixture to continue climbing the standings.
