In an exciting match, Dep. Riestra triumphed over River Plate with a score of 2-1 during the tenth round of the Clausura. The Malevos took an early lead in the 11th minute when Antony Alonso scored with a powerful header. Just 13 minutes later, River Plate equalized through a goal from Giuliano Galoppo in the 24th minute, showcasing their persistence on the field. However, Dep. Riestra regained the lead in the second half with a goal from Pedro Ramírez just 6 minutes into the period, securing their victory.
Despite River Plate controlling 74% of possession and generating 22 attempts on goal, they struggled to find the back of the net effectively. Their defensive strategies appeared ineffective against the resolute play of Dep. Riestra.
Pedro Ramírez stood out as the man of the match, not only for scoring the decisive goal but also for his defensive contributions, clearing four balls from danger. Ignacio Arce, the goalkeeper for Dep. Riestra, also played a crucial role by making nine saves and completing five precise passes.
River Plate, managed by Marcelo Gallardo, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Franco Armani in goal and a defensive line consisting of Fabricio Bustos, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Paulo Díaz, and Marcos Acuña. In midfield, they featured Giuliano Galoppo, Juan Carlos Portillo, Kevin Castaño, and Juan Fernando Quintero, while Maximiliano Salas and Miguel Ángel Borja led the attack.
On the other hand, Gustavo Benítez’s Dep. Riestra employed a 5-3-2 formation, with Ignacio Arce guarding the net. The defense included Nicolás Sansotre, Facundo Miño, Cristian Paz, Miguel Ángel Barbieri, and Pedro Ramírez. In midfield, they featured Jonatan Goitía, Pablo Monje, and Alexander Díaz, with attackers Antony Alonso and Jonathan Herrera up front.
The match, officiated by Pablo Echavarría at the Estadio Mas Monumental, saw River Plate facing a challenging fixture next against Rosario Central, while Dep. Riestra is set to host Vélez in their upcoming match.
Substitutions for River Plate
65’ 2T – Giuliano Galoppo out for Ignacio Fernández
66’ 2T – Kevin Castaño out for Santiago Lencina
74’ 2T – Fabricio Bustos out for Facundo Colidio
Red Card for River Plate
35’ 2T – Maximiliano Salas (Straight Red)
Substitutions for Dep. Riestra
60’ 2T – Antony Alonso out for Nicolás Benegas
61’ 2T – Jonathan Herrera out for Mateo Ramírez
64’ 2T – Alexander Díaz out for Gabriel Obredor
72’ 2T – Miguel Ángel Barbieri out for Juan Cruz Randazzo
Yellow Cards for Dep. Riestra
6’ 1T – Miguel Ángel Barbieri (Unsporting behavior)
20’ 2T – Nicolás Benegas (Unsporting behavior)
38’ 2T – Nicolás Sansotre (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)