On Wednesday, River Plate celebrated a solid win in the match of round 2 of the Apertura, thanks to the outstanding performance of midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, who scored both goals. Quintero showcased his brilliance by converting a free kick at the 41st minute of the first half. Shortly after the break, he sealed the deal by beating the rival goalkeeper at the 50th minute.
Quintero’s performance earned him the title of man of the match, as he netted two goals, completed 54 accurate passes, and took five shots at goal.
Fausto Vera also contributed significantly, executing 82 successful passes and attempting three shots on target.
Marcelo Gallardo, the coach of River Plate, set up his team in a 4-4-2 formation. The starting eleven included Santiago Beltrán in goal; Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, and Matías Viña in defense; Fausto Vera, Aníbal Moreno, Juan Fernando Quintero, and Tomás Galván in midfield; and Sebastián Driussi and Facundo Colidio leading the attack.
In contrast, Fernando Zaniratto’s Gimnasia lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Nelson Insfrán in goal; Alexis Steimbach, Renzo Giampaoli, Enzo Martínez, and Pedro Silva Torrejón in defense; Augusto Max, Nicolás Barros Schelotto, Manuel Panaro, Ignacio Fernández, and Franco Torres in midfield; with Marcelo Torres as the lone forward.
The referee overseeing the match was Pablo Dóvalo, held at Estadio Mas Monumental.
Looking ahead, River Plate will be facing Rosario Central away next, while Gimnasia will host Aldosivi.
Substitutions for River Plate
67’ 2T – Facundo Colidio off for Giuliano Galoppo, and Tomás Galván off for Ian Subiabre
75’ 2T – Juan Fernando Quintero off for Santiago Lencina
76’ 2T – Sebastián Driussi off for Maximiliano Salas, Nicolás Barros Schelotto off for Lucas Castro, and Santiago Villarreal off for Jorge de Asís
Yellow Cards for River Plate
1’ 2T Matías Viña (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement) and 35’ 2T Lautaro Rivero (Unsporting behavior)
Red Cards for River Plate
11’ 2T Matías Viña (Second yellow card)
Substitutions for Gimnasia
45’ 2T – Ignacio Fernández off for Santiago Villarreal
77’ 2T – Marcelo Torres off for Diego Mastrángelo
85’ 2T – Franco Torres off for Agustín Auzmendi
Yellow Cards for Gimnasia
31’ 1T Enzo Martínez (Unsporting behavior) and 42’ 1T Nicolás Barros Schelotto (Insulting or expressing disapproval to the referee)
Red Cards for Gimnasia
13’ 1T Manuel Panaro (Direct red card) and 48’ 2T Jorge de Asís (Direct red card)