In a closely contested match at Estádio Bautista Gargantini, Independiente Riv. (M) faced Belgrano and suffered a narrow defeat, ending the game with a score of 1-0. The decisive moment came when Franco Vázquez scored the only goal of the match in the 37th minute of the first half.
As the game neared its end, Independiente Riv. (M) nearly equalized when Fabrizio Sartori hit the post with a powerful shot in the 95th minute, missing out on a last-minute chance to secure a draw.
Franco Vázquez’s impressive performance earned him the title of Man of the Match, as he not only netted the goal but also attempted to threaten the opposition’s goal with two additional shots.
Defensively, Alexis Maldonado played a critical role for Belgrano, managing to clear 10 dangerous balls, greatly contributing to the team’s resilience.
In a notable moment during the first half, Belgrano’s Lucas Zelarayán displayed skillful dribbling, leaving Independiente’s José Florentín struggling to keep up.
Independiente Riv. (M) was organized by coach Alfredo Berti in a 5-3-2 formation featuring Nicolás Bolcato in goal; Alejo Osella, Iván Villalba, Leonard Costa, Sheyko Studer, and Juan Manuel Elordi in defense; Matías Fernandez, Tomas Bottari, and José Florentín in midfield; along with Fabrizio Sartori and Sebastián Villa leading the attack.
On the opposing side, Ricardo Zielinski’s team was set up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Thiago Cardozo in goal and a defensive line consisting of Leonardo Morales, Alexis Maldonado, Lisandro López, and Adrián Spörle. The midfield was bolstered by Adrián Sánchez, Franco Vázquez, Alcides Benitez, Lucas Zelarayán, and Emiliano Rigoni, leaving Nicolás Fernández as the sole striker.
The match was officiated by referee Nazareno Arasa.
Looking ahead, Independiente Riv. (M) will take on Independiente next matchday, while Belgrano will travel to face Defensa y Justicia.
Substitutions for Independiente Riv. (M)
58’ 2T – Alejo Osella was replaced by Luciano Gómez.
59’ 2T – Iván Villalba was replaced by Gonzalo Ríos.
71’ 2T – Tomas Bottari and Matías Fernandez were substituted off for Rodrigo Atencio and Luis Sequeira, respectively.
88’ 2T – Juan Manuel Elordi made way for Juan Bautista Dadín.
Yellow cards for Independiente Riv. (M):
23’ 1T Matías Fernandez (Unsporting behavior) and 31’ 1T Sebastián Villa (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement).
Substitutions for Belgrano
45’ 2T – Alcides Benitez was substituted for Ramiro Hernández.
68’ 2T – Nicolás Fernández traded places with Lucas Passerini.
83’ 2T – Franco Vázquez was replaced by Santiago Longo.
Yellow cards for Belgrano:
7’ 1T Alcides Benitez (Unsporting behavior) and 27’ 1T Adrián Spörle (Unsporting behavior).