The Estadio de Río Cuarto Antonio Candini witnessed a tightly contested match where Estudiantes RC fell short against Independiente Mza., who secured a victory with a single goal. The decisive moment came in the 69th minute when a mistake by Juan Antonini resulted in an own goal, handing the win to Independiente Riv. (M).
Early in the game, Estudiantes (RC) had a chance to take the lead when Sebastián Villa hit the post in the 27th minute, sparking hopes among their supporters but ultimately failing to find the net.
Juan Manuel Elordi played a pivotal role in the match, earning the title of the best player on the pitch as he attempted three shots on goal, continually troubling the Estudiantes defense.
Defensively, Luciano Gómez proved to be a key figure for Independiente Riv. (M), solidifying their backline and contributing significantly to the team’s performance.
Estudiantes RC, managed by Iván Delfino, lined up in a 5-3-2 formation, featuring Renzo Bacchia as goalkeeper, and a defensive line of Tomás Olmos, Juan Antonini, Sergio Ojeda, Matías Valenti, and Tobías Ostchega. The midfield consisted of Tomás González, Francisco Romero, and Siro Rosané, while Mateo Bajamich and Martín Garnerone led the attack.
On the other side, Independiente Riv. (M), under the guidance of Alfredo Berti, opted for a 3-5-2 setup with Nicolás Bolcato in goal, supported by defenders Iván Villalba, Leonard Costa, and Sheyko Studer. The midfield was bolstered by Tomas Bottari, Alejo Osella, Matías Fernandez, José Florentín, and Juan Manuel Elordi, with Fabrizio Sartori and Sebastián Villa tasked with scoring duties.
The match was officiated by referee Andrés Gariano.
Looking ahead, Estudiantes RC will face Atlético Tucumán in their next fixture, while Independiente Mza. is set to host Belgrano.
Changes for Estudiantes (RC)
45’ 2T – Tomás González replaced by Nicolás Talpone
64’ 2T – Mateo Bajamich replaced by Lucas González
70’ 2T – Martín Garnerone replaced by Ramón Ábila
73’ 2T – Tomás Olmos replaced by Gabriel Alanís
74’ 2T – Francisco Romero replaced by Ezequiel Forclaz
Cautions for Estudiantes (RC):
26’ 1T Tomás González (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
5’ 2T Tomás Olmos (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
26’ 2T Matías Valenti (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Changes for Independiente Riv. (M)
76’ 2T – Alejo Osella replaced by Luciano Gómez and Matías Fernandez replaced by Gonzalo Ríos
83’ 2T – Fabrizio Sartori replaced by Stefano Moreyra and José Florentín replaced by Rodrigo Atencio
Cautions for Independiente Riv. (M):
47’ 2T Nicolás Bolcato (Delaying the game)