“Facundo Colidio breaks the deadlock with a well-taken goal to give River Plate the lead against the run of play”
Pivotal“Sebastián Driussi seals the victory with a right-footed shot from the center of the box during stoppage time”
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Racing Club
River Plate
River Plate secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Racing Club in a fiery encounter that was decided by clinical finishing and Racing's discipline breakdown. Despite Racing controlling 63% of the dominance and creating equal big chances, River remained patient and struck through Facundo Colidio's opener on 33 minutes. The match turned decisively when Racing's veteran defender Marcos Rojo was sent off for violent conduct with 10 minutes remaining, having already been booked for an argument at halftime. Sebastián Driussi capitalized immediately after the red card, sealing the win in the 90th minute. The victory strengthens River's position in the Liga Profesional title race, while Racing's indiscipline cost them dearly despite their territorial advantage and 8 corners to River's 2.
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Substitution for River Plate: Maximiliano Salas comes on for Sebastián Driussi.
assist: Juan Cruz Meza
Goal! River Plate leads 2-0 with Sebastián Driussi scoring from the center of the box with a right-footed shot.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
Substitution for River Plate: Fabricio Bustos comes on for Gonzalo Montiel.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Aníbal Moreno of River Plate.
Matías ZarachoYellow CardMatías Zaracho from Racing Club receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Matías Zaracho of Racing Club.
Aníbal Moreno of River Plate is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside called against Racing Club. Matías Zaracho is the player caught offside.
Offside called against Racing Club. Matías Zaracho is flagged for offside.
Adrián Martínez of Racing Club is caught offside.
Substitution for Racing Club: Tomás Conechny comes on for Ezequiel Cannavo.
Racing Club wins a corner after Aníbal Moreno concedes.
Juan Cruz MezaYellow CardJuan Cruz Meza from River Plate receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Juan Cruz Meza of River Plate.
Duván Vergara wins a free kick for Racing Club on the left wing.
Santiago SosaYellow CardSantiago Sosa from Racing Club receives a yellow card.
Juan Cruz Meza of River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Adrián Martínez of Racing Club.
Marcos RojoRed CardMarcos Rojo from Racing Club receives a red card for violent conduct.
Marcos RojoVAR decision: Marcos Rojo of Racing Club receives an upgraded card.
Marcos RojoRed CardMarcos Rojo from Racing Club receives a red card for violent conduct.
Marcos RojoVAR decision results in an upgraded card for Marcos Rojo of Racing Club.
Corner awarded to Racing Club after a concession by Santiago Beltrán.
Duván Vergara's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Marco Di CésareYellow CardMarco Di Césare from Racing Club receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Marco Di Césare of Racing Club.
Facundo Colidio from River Plate wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Gastón Martirena of Racing Club.
Facundo Colidio from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Racing Club: Duván Vergara comes on for Adrián Fernández.
Adrián Martínez of Racing Club is caught offside.
Gastón Martirena of Racing Club is caught offside.
Corner awarded to River Plate after Agustín García Basso concedes.
Racing Club wins a corner after Lucas Martínez Quarta concedes.
Corner awarded to Racing Club after Lucas Martínez Quarta concedes.
Attempt missed by Santiago Sosa from Racing Club with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Adrián Martínez from Racing Club misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Corner awarded to Racing Club after a concession by Germán Pezzella.
Racing Club is awarded a corner after Gonzalo Montiel concedes.
Marco Di Césare from Racing Club wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Juan Cruz Meza of River Plate.
Substitution for River Plate: Juan Fernando Quintero comes on for Ian Subiabre.
Substitution for River Plate: Juan Cruz Meza comes on for Tomás Galván.
Substitution for Racing Club: Gastón Martirena comes on for Santiago Solari.
Substitution for Racing Club: Gastón Martirena comes on for Santiago Solari.
Substitution for Racing Club: Gonzalo Sosa comes on for Bruno Zuculini.
Fausto Vera from River Plate misses a right-footed shot from outside the box to the left, assisted by Facundo Colidio during a fast break.
Attempt saved. Santiago Sosa's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Santiago Beltrán. The chance was assisted by Baltasar Rodríguez's cross.
Racing Club wins a corner after Aníbal Moreno concedes.
Racing Club wins a corner after Aníbal Moreno concedes.
Gonzalo MontielYellow CardGonzalo Montiel of River Plate receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Montiel of River Plate.
Baltasar Rodríguez of Racing Club wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Adrián Martínez of Racing Club.
Fausto Vera from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Adrián Martínez of Racing Club.
Foul by Baltasar Rodríguez of Racing Club.
Tomás Galván from River Plate is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Agustín García Basso of Racing Club.
Tomás Galván from River Plate is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Adrián Martínez is caught offside for Racing Club.
The second half begins with Racing Club trailing River Plate 0-1.
Substitution for River Plate: Germán Pezzella comes on for Tobías Ramírez.
Marcos RojoYellow CardMarcos Rojo from Racing Club receives a yellow card.
The first half ends with Racing Club 0, River Plate 1.
Foul by Adrián Martínez of Racing Club.
Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Facundo Colidio of River Plate takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box but it goes high and wide to the left. The shot was assisted by Sebastián Driussi during a fast break.
Offside called against River Plate. Lucas Martínez Quarta is caught offside.
Corner awarded to River Plate after Agustín García Basso concedes.
Sebastián Driussi's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Tomás Galván.
Facundo Colidio from River Plate wins a free kick on the left wing.
Facundo Colidio from River Plate wins a free kick on the left wing.
Racing Club wins a corner after Aníbal Moreno concedes.
Ezequiel Cannavo from Racing Club misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes too high.
Foul committed by Aníbal Moreno of River Plate.
Bruno Zuculini of Racing Club wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bruno Zuculini from Racing Club is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Fausto Vera of River Plate.
Attempt missed. Baltasar Rodríguez from Racing Club had a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that went to the left. He was assisted by Santiago Sosa.
Ezequiel Cannavo's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Agustín García Basso's cross.
Racing Club is awarded a corner after Fausto Vera concedes.
Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the right. Fausto Vera provided the assist.
Tomás Galván's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Facundo Cambeses. The attempt was assisted by Ian Subiabre with a cross.
Baltasar RodríguezYellow CardBaltasar Rodríguez from Racing Club receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Baltasar Rodríguez of Racing Club.
Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Baltasar Rodríguez of Racing Club.
Foul committed by Ezequiel Cannavo of Racing Club.
Ian Subiabre of River Plate wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ian Subiabre from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Adrián Fernández of Racing Club.
Marcos Rojo from Racing Club misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Racing Club after Marcos Acuña concedes.
Tobías RamírezYellow CardTobías Ramírez of River Plate receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Tobías Ramírez of River Plate.
Ezequiel Cannavo wins a free kick for Racing Club on the right wing.
Marcos Acuña of River Plate is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Marcos Acuña from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Santiago Solari's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Agustín García Basso of Racing Club.
Santiago Sosa from Racing Club is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Sebastián Driussi of River Plate.
Bruno Zuculini from Racing Club wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Racing Club welcomes River Plate to Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón in a classic Argentine rivalry clash. Both teams enter in strong form with River riding an unbeaten streak while Racing looks to bounce back from recent inconsistency on home soil.
