The highly anticipated match between River Plate and Independiente Rivadavia took place in Córdoba at the iconic Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium. The game, a semifinal of the Copa Argentina, aimed to determine the last finalist of the tournament, with Argentinos Juniors waiting on the other side after eliminating Belgrano.
Match Overview
River Plate and Independiente Rivadavia faced off at 22:10 local time. This match marked a significant moment for Independiente Rivadavia, who aimed for their first final in over a century.
Key Moments
- 27′ First Half: Juan Fernando Quintero hit the post with a stunning long-range shot.
- 6′ First Half: River Plate earned a corner, taken by Quintero.
- 5′ First Half: A second corner for River Plate, taken by Marcos Acuña.
Team Lineups
Independiente Rivadavia Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Ezequiel Centurión
- Defenders: Mauricio Cardillo, Alejo Osella, Leonard Costa, Sheyko Studer, Luciano Gómez
- Midfielders: Maximiliano Amarfil, Tomas Bottari, Matías Fernandez
- Forwards: Sebastián Villa, Alex Arce
Coach: Alfredo Berti
River Plate Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Franco Armani
- Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Marcos Acuña
- Midfielders: Kevin Castaño, Juan Carlos Portillo, Ignacio Fernández, Juan Fernando Quintero
- Forwards: Maximiliano Salas, Sebastián Driussi
Coach: Marcelo Gallardo
Match Officials
Andrés Gariano served as the referee for this important rendezvous.
Pre-Match Highlights
Even before the match began, the atmosphere in the stadium was electric. Both teams took to the field for warm-up exercises, while Centurión from Independiente Rivadavia shared greetings with River officials. The match commenced amidst light rain, creating conditions that added to the challenge of the game.
This encounter is pivotal not just for River Plate but also for Independiente Rivadavia, who looks to create history in their quest for Copa Argentina glory.
