Narrow Win for Argentinos Juniors Against River Plate
Argentinos Juniors earned a narrow victory of 1-0 against the Millonario in their match for round 5 at Semillero del Mundo. The lone goal came from Hernán López Muñoz in the 34th minute of the first half.
A precise cross from Emiliano Viveros found the striker, who deftly finished from the edge of the penalty area, sending the ball past goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán.
Hernán López Muñoz was undoubtedly the standout player of the match. The Argentinos Juniors forward demonstrated exceptional skill, netting the only goal while also firing four shots on target and completing 14 successful passes.
Emiliano Viveros was another key contributor, showcasing his abilities by completing 20 successful passes, winning back possession twice, and attempting two shots on goal.
The head coach of Argentinos, Nicolás Diez, set his team up in a 4-4-2 formation with Brayan Cortés in goal; Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Erik Godoy, and Kevin Coronel forming the defense; Alan Lescano, Federico Fattori, Nicolás Oroz, and Emiliano Viveros controlling the midfield; and Hernán López Muñoz paired with Tomás Molina up front.
On the other hand, River Plate, managed by Marcelo Gallardo, adopted a 4-5-1 formation. The team featured Santiago Beltrán in goal; a defensive line consisting of Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, and Marcos Acuña; a midfield that included Aníbal Moreno, Giuliano Galoppo, Kevin Castaño, Tomás Galván, and Juan Fernando Quintero; with Agustín Ruberto leading the attack.
The referee in charge of officiating the match at Semillero del Mundo was Andrés Merlos.
Looking ahead, Argentinos Juniors will host Lanús in their next encounter, while River Plate will face Vélez in an away match.
Substitutions for Argentinos Juniors
- 60’ 2H – Kevin Coronel came off for Sebastián Prieto, and Emiliano Viveros was replaced by Lautaro Giaccone.
- 68’ 2H – Hernán López Muñoz left the field for Facundo Jainikoski.
- 82’ 2H – Tomás Molina and Nicolás Oroz were substituted for Diego Porcel and Enzo Pérez, respectively.
Substitutions for River Plate
- 45’ 2H – Kevin Castaño was substituted for Ian Subiabre.
- 59’ 2H – Marcos Acuña left the pitch for Matías Viña.
- 70’ 2H – Agustín Ruberto and Tomás Galván were replaced by Maximiliano Salas and Kendry Páez, respectively.
- 74’ 2H – Aníbal Moreno was substituted for Juan Carlos Portillo.
Yellow Cards for River Plate:
- 8’ 1H – Gonzalo Montiel
- 13’ 1H – Marcos Acuña
- 20’ 2H – Agustín Ruberto
- 29’ 2H – Lautaro Rivero
Red Card for River Plate:
- 44’ 1H – Marcelo Gallardo (direct red card)