Despite a determined effort, Liverpool (U) fell short at the Parque Federico Omar Saroldi, suffering a 2-1 defeat against River Plate in the sixth round of Group A of the Intermedio. Christian Almeida opened the scoring for River Plate in the 36th minute, putting them ahead early in the match. However, Liverpool (U) responded with a penalty conversion by Abel Hernández in the 66th minute to level the score.
The decisive moment came in the dying minutes of the match when Tiziano Correa managed to net the winning goal for River Plate, showcasing a brilliant solo effort in the 89th minute.
Tiziano Correa’s outstanding performance earned him the title of Man of the Match, contributing significantly with his crucial goal. Meanwhile, Christian Almeida played a dual role, not only scoring but also solidifying River Plate’s defense during the contest.
Coach Julio Ribas of River Plate set up a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Fabrizio Correa in goal, with a defensive line consisting of Lautaro Pertusatti, Nicolás Ramos, and Christian Almeida. The midfield was manned by Rodrigo Cabrera, Emiliano Jourdan, Matías Alfonso, and Agustín Vera, while the attacking trio included Faustino Barone, Juan Cruz De Los Santos, and Juan Quintana.
On the other side, Joaquin Papa orchestrated Liverpool (U) in a 5-3-2 formation with Carlos Lentinelly guarding the net. The defense comprised Facundo Perdomo, Martín Rea, Nicolás Cabral, Agustín Cayetano, and Martín Rabuñal. The midfield contained Hugo Quintana, Kevin Amaro, and Ezequiel Forclaz, while Lucas Acosta and Renzo Machado led the attack.
The encounter was officiated by referee Daniel Rodríguez Bordon.
Looking ahead, River Plate will face Cerro Largo in their next match, while Liverpool (U) will host Wanderers.
Substitutions for River Plate
40’ 1T – Emiliano Jourdan off, Facundo de León on
68’ 2T – Agustín Vera off, Ian López on; Faustino Barone off, Inti López on
88’ 2T – Juan Cruz De Los Santos off, Tiziano Correa on
Carded Players for River Plate:
33’ 1T – Emiliano Jourdan; 7’ 2T – Nicolás Ramos; 35’ 2T – Lautaro Pertusatti; 47’ 2T – Tiziano Correa
Substitutions for Liverpool (U)
44’ 1T – Nicolás Cabral off, Enzo Castillo on
45’ 2T – Renzo Machado off, Abel Hernández on
61’ 2T – Ezequiel Forclaz off, Nicolás Vallejo on
80’ 2T – Lucas Acosta off, Lucas Wasilewsky on
Carded Players for Liverpool (U):
12’ 1T – Martín Rabuñal; 8’ 2T – Enzo Castillo; 39’ 2T – Facundo Perdomo
Red Card for Liverpool (U):
34’ 1T – Martín Rea (Direct Red)