In a match that saw both teams fail to score, Independiente Riv. (M) and Belgrano settled for a scoreless draw in the third round of the Clausura tournament.
Despite dominating possession with an impressive 62%, Independiente Riv. (M) could not convert their control of the game into goals.
Defender Luciano Gómez delivered a standout performance for Independiente, showcasing his skills and contributing significantly to the team’s defense.
On the other side, Nicolás Fernández from Belgrano was pivotal for his team, having struck three shots on goal and completing nine successful passes.
Independiente’s head coach, Alfredo Berti, deployed a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Ezequiel Centurión in goal, with defenders Luciano Gómez, Iván Villalba, Sheyko Studer, and Pedro Souto, midfielders Tomas Bottari, Nicolás Retamar, Maximiliano Amarfil, Thomas Ortega, and forwards Sebastián Villa and Alex Arce.
Conversely, Ricardo Zielinski’s Belgrano lined up in a 5-3-2 formation, with Thiago Cardozo guarding the net; Gabriel Compagnucci, Leonardo Morales, Lisandro López, Mariano Troilo, and Tobías Ostchega in defense; and Ulises Sánchez, Santiago Longo, and Francisco González Metilli in midfield, supported by strikers Nicolás Fernández and Lucas Passerini.
Juan Pafundi officiated the match, ensuring fair play throughout the game.
In their next fixtures, Independiente Riv. (M) will face Estudiantes away, while Belgrano will host Banfield at home.
Substitutions for Independiente Riv. (M)
72’ 2T – Thomas Ortega out for Leonel Bucca
86’ 2T – Tomas Bottari out for Fabrizio Sartori
Substitutions for Belgrano
32’ 1T – Santiago Longo out for Facundo Quignón
68’ 2T – Francisco González Metilli out for Julián Mavilla
80’ 2T – Nicolás Fernández out for Bryan Reyna, Gabriel Compagnucci out for Rodrigo Saravia, Luciano Gómez out for Mauro Peinipil, and Nicolás Retamar out for Matías Fernandez
Yellow Cards for Belgrano:
11’ 2T – Francisco González Metilli (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 39’ 2T – Mariano Troilo (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 41’ 2T – Lisandro López (Insulting or disapproving the referee)