Independiente Riv. (M) triumphed over Estudiantes (BA) with a final score of 2-0 in the match corresponding to knockout round 19 held at Estadio Único La Pedrera. Alex Arce opened the scoring with a goal in the 22nd minute of the first half, while Gonzalo Ríos extended the lead with a second goal in the 71st minute.
Gonzalo Ríos emerged as the standout player of the match, netting one goal and attempting two shots on target. On the defensive end, Juan Manuel Elordi was integral in maintaining a clean sheet for Independiente Riv. (M).
Estudiantes (BA) did show moments of individual brilliance, notably when defender Franco Quinteros executed an impressive nutmeg on Alex Arce in the 43rd minute.
Independiente Riv. (M) head coach Alfredo Berti employed a 5-4-1 tactical formation, featuring Nicolás Bolcato in goal; Alejo Osella, Iván Villalba, Leonard Costa, Sheyko Studer, and Juan Manuel Elordi in defense; Gonzalo Ríos, Tomas Bottari, José Florentín, and Matías Fernandez in midfield; with Alex Arce leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Estudiantes (BA) under coach Juan Manuel Sara opted for a 4-5-1 formation, with Facundo Vila guarding the net; Facundo Ardiles, Balthazar Bernardi, Jorge Benítez, and Franco Quinteros in defense; Enzo Acosta, Rodrigo Melo, Román Rodríguez, Tomás Squie, and Jorge Correa in midfield; and Darío Rostagno up front.
Referee Sebastián Zunino officiated the match, which allowed Independiente Riv. (M) to clinch a coveted spot in the Round of 32 of this tournament.
Substitutions for Independiente Riv. (M)
73’ 2T – Gonzalo Ríos out for Fabrizio Sartori and Alejo Osella out for Ezequiel Bonifacio; 80’ 2T – Matías Fernandez out for Leonel Bucca; 84’ 2T – Iván Villalba out for Diego Crego.
Yellow cards for Independiente Riv. (M):
12’ 2T Sheyko Studer (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 34’ 2T Ezequiel Bonifacio (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 41’ 2T José Florentín (Unsportsmanlike conduct).
Substitutions for Estudiantes (BA)
58’ 2T – Román Rodríguez out for Federico Sena and Enzo Acosta out for Alejandro Melo; 66’ 2T – Tomás Squie out for Ian Vera; 75’ 2T – Darío Rostagno out for Joel Lucero and Jorge Correa out for Tobías Salas.
Yellow card for Estudiantes (BA):
45’ 2T Joel Lucero (Unsportsmanlike conduct).