In the match valid for the 12th round, Estudiantes (RC) could not score at home in Rio Cuarto, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of River Plate. The opening goal came from defender Gonzalo Montiel, who converted a penalty in the 69th minute, paving the way for River’s victory. Maximiliano Salas sealed the match with another goal just five minutes later.
Marcos Acuña was crowned the standout player of the match, showcasing his defensive prowess by winning 3 tackles and clearing the ball from the danger area on three occasions.
Lucas Martínez Quarta also impressed with his crucial defensive contributions, making 2 interceptions and successfully clearing the ball 7 times from his box.
Estudiantes (RC) head coach, Gerardo Acuña, set up a 4-5-1 formation with Agustín Lastra in goal; Juan Antonini, Gonzalo Maffini, Sergio Ojeda, and Matías Valenti in defense; Tomás González, Nicolás Talpone, Francisco Romero, Siro Rosané, and Gabriel Alanís in midfield; and Martín Garnerone leading the attack.
On the other hand, River Plate’s Eduardo Coudet deployed a similar 4-5-1 system featuring Santiago Beltrán in goal; Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, and Marcos Acuña in defense; Fausto Vera, Aníbal Moreno, Tomás Galván, Sebastián Driussi, and Ian Subiabre in midfield; and Joaquín Freitas up front.
The referee for this encounter at the Antonio Candini Stadium was Nazareno Arasa.
Looking ahead to the next round, Estudiantes (RC) will visit Aldosivi, while River Plate will host Belgrano at their home ground.
Substitutions for Estudiantes (RC)
45’ 2T – Matías Valenti was replaced by Facundo Cobos.
76’ 2T – Martín Garnerone was substituted by Alejandro Cabrera and Nicolás Talpone by Mateo Bajamich.
77’ 2T – Siro Rosané came off for Javier Ferreira.
88’ 2T – Juan Antonini was replaced by Ramón Ábila.
Yellow Cards for Estudiantes (RC):
26’ 1T Tomás González (Unsporting behavior) and 41’ 1T Matías Valenti (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for River Plate
62’ 2T – Tomás Galván was replaced by Maximiliano Salas.
74’ 2T – Ian Subiabre made way for Matías Viña and Joaquín Freitas was substituted by Juan Fernando Quintero.
85’ 2T – Marcos Acuña was substituted for Paulo Díaz and Sebastián Driussi for Kevin Castaño.
Yellow Cards for River Plate:
15’ 1T Marcos Acuña (Unsporting behavior) and 22’ 1T Ian Subiabre (Unsporting behavior).