In the latest round of the Clausura held on Sunday, Sarmiento achieved a tight victory against River Plate at the Estadio Mas Monumental. The decisive moment came in the 29th minute of the first half when Iván Morales found the back of the net, ultimately determining the outcome of the match.
Despite their defeat, River Plate displayed dominance in possession, controlling the ball for 68% of the match and outshooting Sarmiento with a total of 28 attempts. However, they struggled to convert these chances into goals.
Iván Morales was undoubtedly the standout player, not only for scoring the goal that gave Sarmiento the win but also for completing six successful passes, showcasing his influence on the game. Additionally, goalkeeper Lucas Acosta played a pivotal role, making seven saves and providing four accurate passes throughout the match.
The head coach of River Plate, Marcelo Gallardo, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Franco Armani in goal, supported by a defensive line of Fabricio Bustos, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Paulo Díaz, and Milton Casco. The midfield included Giuliano Galoppo, Ignacio Fernández, Santiago Lencina, and Thiago Acosta, with Facundo Colidio and Maximiliano Salas leading the attack.
In contrast, Sarmiento, managed by Facundo Sava, utilized a 4-3-3 system, with Lucas Acosta guarding the goal. The backline consisted of Alex Vigo, Renzo Orihuela, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, and Joel Godoy, while Carlos Villalba, Manuel García, and Yair Arismendi anchored the midfield. Up front, they relied on Julián Contrera, Iván Morales, and Lucas Pratto.
Referee Sebastián Zunino officiated the match, ensuring fair play. Looking ahead, River Plate will travel to face Talleres in their next match, while Sarmiento will play at home against Vélez.
Substitutions for River Plate
45’ 2T – Facundo Colidio out, Miguel Ángel Borja in
60’ 2T – Thiago Acosta out, Cristian Jaime in; Santiago Lencina out, Sebastián Driussi in
76’ 2T – Milton Casco out, Maximiliano Meza in
Yellow Cards for River Plate
27’ 1T – Giuliano Galoppo
29’ 2T – Paulo Díaz
Substitutions for Sarmiento
53’ 2T – Lucas Pratto out, Agustín Seyral in
65’ 2T – Iván Morales out, Joaquín Ardaiz in; Carlos Villalba out, Elián Giménez in
87’ 2T – Julián Contrera out, Leandro Suhr in; Yair Arismendi out, Gabriel Díaz in
Yellow Cards for Sarmiento
35’ 1T – Juan Manuel Insaurralde
46’ 1T – Lucas Pratto
48’ 1T – Julián Contrera
2’ 2T – Joel Godoy
21’ 2T – Iván Morales